Onochie said the law does not prevent those whose parents were governors or presidents from becoming a state governor.
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that no law stops Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu from becoming Lagos State Governor.
Lauretta Onochie stated this in an online post.
Onochie said the law does not prevent those whose parents were governors or presidents from becoming a state governor.
Onochie said electorates must be “guided by the law” regarding the discussion about the Lagos State governorship race.
According to Onochie: “LET US BE GUIDED BY THE LAW. To become a Governor in Nigeria, the law does not exclude those whose parents were governors or presidents. Let us be guided by the law when we argue about Lagos State succession. We cannot have a set of laws for Nigeria and a different set for Lagos.”
The former presidential aide pointed out the requirements that must be met before being elected as governor of a state in Nigeria.
She wrote: “S/He must be a citizen of Nigeria by birth;
“S/He must have attained the age of thirty-five years;
“S/He must be a member of a political party and that political party must sponsor him;
“S/He must also be educated to at least the School Certificate level or its equivalent.
“One is disqualified from running for Governor if any of the following occurs:
“S/He has willingly acquired the citizenship of another country or has pledged allegiance to that other country in cases other than those prescribed by the National Assembly.
“S/He has held such office by election in any two previous elections. This basically means that a person cannot become Governor for a third term.
“S/He is adjudged a lunatic or declared to be of unsound mind under any law in any part of Nigeria.
“S/He has been sentenced to death by a competent court of law or tribunal in Nigeria, or has a sentence of imprisonment for any offence involving dishonesty or fraud.
“S/He has been convicted and sentenced for an offence involving dishonesty or has been found guilty of the contravention of the Code of Conduct within a period of less than ten years before the date of election to the office of Governor of the state.
“S/He is an undischarged bankrupt who has been declared bankrupt under a law in operation in Nigeria.
“S/He is a person employed in the federal or state public service and has not withdrawn or retired from the employment at least thirty days before the date of the election.
“S/He is a member of any secret society.
“S/He presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).”
“Let our arguments be guided by the laws of our land.”
Lately, there have been clamours about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in 2027.
The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, had said Seyi was well qualified to govern Lagos State.
He noted that the commitment of the president’s son and his track record put him in a good stead to succeed Sanwo-Olu in 2027.
Recently, Gbajabiamila said he is currently focused on discharging his duties as the Chief of Staff to the president and not clamoring for the governorship seat.
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