5 Senators That Are Above 70 Years
Forget the catch-phrase: “Not-to-Young-To-Rule”, Political positions in Nigeria are rarely occupied by young people. Perhaps not yet – wou...
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Forget the catch-phrase: “Not-to-Young-To-Rule”, Political positions in
Nigeria are rarely occupied by young people. Perhaps not yet – would we
have a case of 39-year old Emmanuel Macron, who recently got elected as
the new president of France, the youngest person to lead the country.
One of the many things that colour Nigeria's political landscape is
having the old folks at the helms of affairs, and quite unfortunately,
the old ones are not ready to leave the stage yet.
In Nigeria's Senate, the highest law-making body, there are lawmakers that are above 70 years – an age considered as a 'restful' age.
Jeremiah Usani
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, is 74 years. He was sworn May 29, 2015 at the age of 72. Coupled with old age, the ill-health of the President has been dogged in speculation whether he is fit to rule, and continue in power - even as he is currently on a medical vacation (for an undisclosed ailment) in Britain.
But, for how long will Nigeria's political clime be dominated with the oldies? Well, only time will tell. But, below is the list of Nigerian Senators who are 70 years, and above.
1. Senator Mohammed Lafiagi – 77, Kwara North, All Progressives Congress.
2. Senator Abu Ibrahim – 71 years, Katsina South, All Progressives Congress
3. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, 70 Years, Nassarawa West, All Progressives Congress
4. Senator Jeremiah Usani, 74 Years, Plateau South, Peoples Democratic Party
5. Senator Jonah Jang, 73 Years, Plateau North, Peoples Democratic Party
In Nigeria's Senate, the highest law-making body, there are lawmakers that are above 70 years – an age considered as a 'restful' age.
Jeremiah Usani
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, is 74 years. He was sworn May 29, 2015 at the age of 72. Coupled with old age, the ill-health of the President has been dogged in speculation whether he is fit to rule, and continue in power - even as he is currently on a medical vacation (for an undisclosed ailment) in Britain.
But, for how long will Nigeria's political clime be dominated with the oldies? Well, only time will tell. But, below is the list of Nigerian Senators who are 70 years, and above.
1. Senator Mohammed Lafiagi – 77, Kwara North, All Progressives Congress.
2. Senator Abu Ibrahim – 71 years, Katsina South, All Progressives Congress
3. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, 70 Years, Nassarawa West, All Progressives Congress
4. Senator Jeremiah Usani, 74 Years, Plateau South, Peoples Democratic Party
5. Senator Jonah Jang, 73 Years, Plateau North, Peoples Democratic Party
