Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerian youths, particularly members of Generation Z, to actively participate in politics and contest elective positions, reminding them of the constitutional age requirements for various offices.
Sani made the call in a post on his X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, encouraging young Nigerians to move beyond social media activism and engage in leadership roles.
“Dear Gen Z, just a reminder on the ages you can contest elections: President 35 years, Senate 35 years, Reps 25 years, Governor 35 years, House of Assembly 25 years, Council Chairman 30 years, and Councillor 25 years,” the former lawmaker wrote.
He noted that many of the politicians currently in power were relatively young when Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999.
“Most of the people you see in power today were almost your age mates in 1999,” Sani said, urging the younger generation to emulate them.
The former senator appealed to young Nigerians to devote time to political participation and leadership development.
“Spare some time from social media and take up the challenge. Wishing you the best,” he added.
Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, is known for his advocacy on youth inclusion, democracy, and good governance.