While highlighting the changes introduced by the law, Buhari expressed surprise that the age limits for senators and state governors were not reduced, as originally proposed by the sponsors of this bill. The IYC National President, Pereotubo Oweilaemi, said, “Asking the youths not to contest against him (Buhari) is also against the law that he has just passed. READ ALSO: Declare Senate’s insistence on my appearance illegal, IGP tells court“The President should not stop any youth willing to contest in 2019. “When you look at the general perceptions, you will understand that the people surrounding President Buhari are not able to convince Nigerians on why the President should run in 2019. “Congratulations to Nigerian youths as @NGRPresident @MBuhari signs #NotTooYoungToRun bill into law.

Source: Punch May 31, 2018 23:47 UTC