Section 65 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (CFRN) (As amended) – Here is all you need to know about section 65 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Section 65 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria
Here is what section 65 of the CFRN says:
(1) Subject to the provisions of section 66 of this Constitution, a person shall be qualified for election as a member of:
(a) the Senate, if he is a citizen of Nigeria and has attained the age of 35 years; and
(b) the House of Representatives, if he is a citizen of Nigeria and has attained the age of 30 years;
(2) A person shall be qualified for election under subsection (1) of this section if:
(a) he has been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent; and
(b) he is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that party.