Not Too Young To Run: Youth, Power And Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, the Fourth Republic has promised inclusion, representation and opportunity for all citizens. But for many years, young Nigerians remained spectators in a political system dominated by older leaders. The signing of the Not Too Young To Run Act in 2018 marked a turning point, lowering age limits and giving young people a legal pathway into leadership. On Nigeria Daily, we examine how this law has reshaped youth participation in Nigeria’s Fou...