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No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi - Politics (2) - Nairaland

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Poll: Do you Agree that Anyone Beyond 70yrs should not Run for Executive Office in Nigeria ?

Yes 77% (7 votes)
No 22% (2 votes)
Undecided 0% (0 votes)
This poll has ended

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Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by RichBoy247: 10:03am On Jan 02
You are right. Thank God that Emilokan JAGABAN is just 38 years. Akanni Omo Olowoode, won n le l’eyin, O n le ara iwaju
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by RichBoy247: 10:04am On Jan 02
AqualinaXYZ:
Tinubu is 65

His first daughter is 67

Is God not wonderful?
.
HE is a miracle working God

Just know that if you hate whom God loves so much, then you have made yourself an enemy of God
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by ceejay80s(m): 10:04am On Jan 02
AqualinaXYZ:
Tinubu is 65



His first daughter is 67



Is God not wonderful?
Guy u wicked lol
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Heffalump(m): 10:10am On Jan 02
Burob:
Senseless talk, the governors of your state for over the last 20 years that were all below 55 years of age when they became governors, if they had done anything meaningful to improve your existence, you wouldn’t have been on nairaland today asserting this nonsense.

How is Donald Trump, How old is Biden? age ain’t nothing but a number, if u don’t have decent minded people amongst u, u do not have decent people.

U are all the same in Nigeria, fantastically corrupt, even if you make a 40 year old man president, it will only be the same story, or even worse most definitely, failures will always look 👀 for someone, or something to blame for being failures, so make I no too blame u.
Look at the crappy nonsense you just posted up there. Isn't it laughable? You are mentioning Donald Trump and Joe Bide as US presidents at old age. It means you lack bearing with common sense. Let me school you a Little. The American system has advanced democracy and the system runs on auto. Even if put a madman as POTUS, the advanced system in place will cover his lapses. Again, these are Whitemen you just mentioned. Later you will say we worship the Whites. But facts don't lie. Why are we distance behind? Count your teeth before answering this.

Checkout the old presidents we have on the African continent today and tell me if they're living up to expectations. Look at Paul Biya, Museveni, Nguema Mbasogo, Alassen Quattara and your current Tinubu, what's their outstanding performances in governance that posterity will be proud of in years to come? They're serving the interests of Western powers that put them there. Young politicians are edged out in the game because you may not be able to control them.

Even some Western countries are smart to know that young age in leadership is key. Look at Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Keir Starmer etc are all young people below 70 leading their countries. Shame on you.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by DeltaBachelor(m): 10:10am On Jan 02
lol. There is wisdom in the talk sha
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Chucks13: 10:11am On Jan 02
ceeceeco:
From the middle of 2026, so many bad things will happen, then in the year 2027 there'll be serious chaos in Nigeria!

Watch out.
Alright we are waiting to see it. Is their any more chaos more than what losers have caused this nation for losing election? The only chaos we are waiting and ready for is for anybody to think Tinubu should be remove then the raw chaos will happen and everybody goes their way with 6 countries spring out of Nigeria or millitary take over and the coup leader become Nigeria life president because we will never allow democracy again in Nigeria. Mark my word and your obi will be the biggest loser.

We are fully ready for the worst. Pikin wey say hin mama no go sleep the pikin will never see sleep, nwanem. We are extremely angry with obi and anything obident wallahi...una go see wonders..
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by femi4: 10:12am On Jan 02
All of you saying age is a number cannot employ someone above 70 in your company
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by piriton: 10:13am On Jan 02
We are looking for solution where there is none. Age has not given any advantage. There are younger governors that did very terrible so what is the advantage of the age. We don't just know our problem. We beat around the bush.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Burob: 10:15am On Jan 02
Heffalump:
Look at the crappy nonsense you just posted up there. Isn't it laughable? You are mentioning Donald Trump and Joe Bide as US presidents at old age. It means you lack bearing with common sense. Let me school you a Little. The American system has advanced democracy and the system runs on auto. Even if put a madman as POTUS, the advanced system in place will cover his lapses. Again, these are Whitemen you just mentioned. Later you will say we worship the Whites. But facts don't lie. Why are we distance behind? Count your teeth before answering this.

Checkout the old presidents we have on the African continent today and tell me if they're living up to expectation. Look at Paul Biya, Museveni, Nguema Mbasogo, Alassen Quattara and your current Tinubu, what's their outstanding performance in governance that posterity will be proud of in years to come? They're serving the interests of Western powers that put them their. Young politicians are edged out in the game because you may not be able to control them.

Even some Western countries are smart to know that young age in leadership is key. Look at Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Keir Starmer etc are all young people belong 70 leading their countries. Shame on you.
Like I said, a Failure will always have a reason to blame someone else, or something for being a failure, ok I accept u say u have failed in society because the system in your country allows an individual over 70 to be your president?

Why should I argue with a person who has accepted his own fate?
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Chucks13: 10:16am On Jan 02
femi4:
All of you saying age is a number cannot employ someone above 70 in your company
And at same time I can not employ anybody who is 60 years to my company never. So if 70 years not qualify also 60 years not qualify let kukuma peg it 45 years and let's see who will be the biggest loser at the end.

Dey play...
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Burob: 10:16am On Jan 02
piriton:
We are looking for solution where there is none. Age has not given any advantage. There are younger governors that did very terrible so what is the advantage of the age. We don't just know our problem. We beat around the bush.
Same thing I told this heffalump individual.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Iamajike(f): 10:17am On Jan 02
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by MaziObinnaokija: 10:25am On Jan 02
grin.Make we start from 50 to balance in well
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by israelmao(m): 10:26am On Jan 02
To me age isn't issue to some extent someone can still lead well in his 70s where my grouse is: the competence and integrity of who leads.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by MaziObinnaokija: 10:31am On Jan 02
grin grin grin U too see them.The baba wey tag them GBAJUE is a Prophet
Lanretoye:
I agree with him,any one above 60 should not be president. grin grin grin
See as they want to streamline qualification age to suit their own agenda.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by lightwind(m): 10:37am On Jan 02
Chucks13:
Yes God is wonderful and that is why he will be your president till 2031 and you can't do anything about it.
$

The Americans will go hard on him, against his reelection wish.

Exactly what they did during Jonathan time.

$
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by DomPerignon: 10:37am On Jan 02
Pat Utomi is on record to be the youngest individual to bag a federal appointment.

Shagari had appointed him to head the Nigerian division of Volkswagen and within one year , Utomi ran the company to the ground.

Fresh from a foreign university , Pat Utomi landed an appointment to head Volkswagen Nigeria.

His arrogance and ineptitude saw to all German expats resigning and leaving the company.

He also was accused of giving out cars fresh from the assembly lines to friends and relatives.

The company was also plagued by corruption and outright embezzlement of funds.

Within a year of his appointment as MD Volkswagen Nigeria, the company fell into bankruptcy and since then has remained shuttered and moribund.

The crash of Volkswagen Nigeria saw to other investors not willing to invest in car assembly line in Nigeria.

Nigerians would have been driving brand new cars from dealerships across the country that were assembled and made in Nigeria and not driving second hand imported crap that were destined for the scrap yard if not for arrogant, corrupt priks like this hand gesticulating ITK.

Pat Utomi will later bankrupt another organisation in the form of Finn Bank which he singlehandedly ran aground with his arrogance, ineptitude and corruption.

No one should take this gecko seriously.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by crossbreedwears(m): 10:41am On Jan 02
All these talks are just attention seeking. Do you know how many world leaders that are above 70 years??
Heffalump:
I strongly support Utomi on this one. If the retirement age in the federal civil service is 60years what should someone over 70 be doing as president?

Stiff age restriction should be included in our constitution for political offices as president, governor, senate, and rep.

I could vividly recall, Buhari at 72 was visibly crying that age was failing him. Most elderly people at 70 and over have a myriad of protracted illnesses. It's purely a liability on national budget having such individuals as presidents. Again, the most dangerous one is that most critical decisions, either good or bad are often influenced by the croonies surrounding the president, who is aged and cannot act fast with alacrity. His mental dependency level increases.

Age restrictions should be ensured to keep old brains away from active politics and go into permanent retirement.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by CandidSeeker(m): 10:58am On Jan 02
SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/01/no-one-above-70-should-be-president-governor-pat-utomi/
The problen is actually not with age, but the values & priorities of the those in office.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by garykoeman: 11:09am On Jan 02
lightwind:
$

The Americans will go hard on him, against his reelection wish.

Exactly what they did during Jonathan time.

$
And support a Fulani ticket.

U must be a comedian.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by anonimi: 11:09am On Jan 02
Heffalump:
I strongly support Utomi on this one. If the retirement age in the federal civil service is 60years what should someone over 70 be doing as president?

Stiff age restriction should be included in our constitution for political offices as president, governor, senate, and rep.

I could vividly recall, Buhari at 72 was visibly crying that age was failing him. Most elderly people at 70 and over have a myriad of protracted illnesses. It's purely a liability on national budget having such individuals as presidents. Again, the most dangerous one is that most critical decisions, either good or bad are often influenced by the croonies surrounding the president, who is aged and cannot act fast with alacrity. His mental dependency level increases.

Age restrictions should be ensured to keep old brains away from active politics and go into permanent retirement.
How old was Trump when he became president of America that is helping us kill innocent northerners under the guise of chasing Muslim terrorists involved in genocide against Christians huh

By the way, did your own senator and representative agree to your suggestion of amending our 1999 constitution to reflect your desire for stiff age restriction for the office of president huh
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by mastereyebee: 11:13am On Jan 02
true. you cant lead us in amnesia
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by HacheNoire: 11:14am On Jan 02
EponObi:
The young folks given opportunity in power, how did they perform?

Nobody can bamboozle anyone about age. We are all the same - frantically corrupt and irresponsible. It's why we are what we are today.

The Yahyah Bellos, Edu Bettas, Dimeji Bankoles, Diezani Alison-Maduekes etc have all proved age has nothing to do with performance.

Like someone asked, how old is Trump?

We have moved past that kind level of talk - it's childish.
You nailed it!

I duff my hat!
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Zocalite: 11:15am On Jan 02
It's not actually about age

Is it age that is affecting tinubu

Aside buhari been a bigot, he was very less educated, lack exposure, and low intelligence

buhari didn't know the meaning of "inclusive government"

At his age he couldn't lear

But



Yahya Bello
Wike
Demiji bankole
Elijah from adamawa

Etc

Are young people, they are serious bad models of bad leadership
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by georgeakins: 11:15am On Jan 02
AqualinaXYZ:
Tinubu is 65



His first daughter is 67



Is God not wonderful?
Presidency dey hungry you and your blothers!
Continue wailing in perpetuity
U go tire
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Imikirin: 11:29am On Jan 02
SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/01/no-one-above-70-should-be-president-governor-pat-utomi/
I strongly support this. My reason is that if the president is old he carries old ideas that cannot work in our new age . Thus lead to a load of issues. But I feel the age should be reduced to 50
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by BATified2023: 11:32am On Jan 02
AqualinaXYZ:
Tinubu is 65



His first daughter is 67



Is God not wonderful?
only fools who believes buhari was cloned believe this
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Imikirin: 11:32am On Jan 02
Zocalite:
It's not actually about age

Is it age that is affecting tinubu

Aside buhari been a bigot, he was very less educated, lack exposure, and low intelligence

buhari didn't know the meaning of "inclusive government"

At his age he couldn't lear

But



Yahya Bello
Wike
Demiji bankole
Elijah from adamawa

Etc

Are young people, they are serious bad models of bad leadership
It's actually about age because an old dog cannot learn a new trick. So an old president can't handle the issues of the nation
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Davimuyi: 11:53am On Jan 02
Really ? Oga o. How can you be lying in public space? Atiku was the person that made a call for coalition
AMINDA:
No. Obi and Elrufai began talks about the coalition even before a platform was agreed upon. Obi is not a new-comer in the coalition talks. He has been a part of it from day one.
Re: No One Above 70 Should Be President, Governor – Pat Utomi by Princeton92(m): 12:01pm On Jan 02
It should be anything above 65
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