Lanre Dabiri, widely known as ElDee the Don, a renowned Nigerian rapper, has voiced his opinion regarding the age of presidential candidates in a recent interview with media personality JOI.
ElDee firmly stated that individuals in their 70s should not be allowed to run for the position of president, asserting that it signifies a failure in the system.
News About Nigeria gathered that during the interview, ElDee expressed his belief that allowing individuals in their 70s to contest for the presidency is an indication that the country’s leadership is lacking fresh and innovative ideas.
He argued that it is crucial for the nation to have leaders who can connect with and understand the younger generation’s aspirations.
ElDee said;
There is no reason why people who are in their 70s are trying to be President in Nigeria.
It is a failure because it means you haven’t groomed anybody this whole time wey fit come in, come bring in new ideas. You believe sat na you go still do am. Na still this you go do everything.
My mentality is, let new people in.
The singer also revealed that his father brought the internet to Nigeria, adding that he inherited ICT knowledge from his father.
The ex-member of the disbanded Trybemen said;
My dad was the person that brought the internet, the very first person that brought the internet to Nigeria. So, he set up pretty much everyone; all the companies that initially, all the first cybercafés that you know. All of those connections came through my popcy.
He was an IT guy. So, naturally, by association, I dey very align to IT even though I studied architecture.
It is worth noting that Nigeria has seen candidates of various age groups contest for the presidency in the past, with some well into their 70s.
The debate over age limits for presidential candidates has been a recurring topic in the country’s political discourse, highlighting the need for a robust conversation on the qualities and qualifications required for effective leadership.
