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A youthful revolution in Nigeria?

One of the measures just approved by the Nigerian Senate is to reduce the age at which people can run for president from 40 to 35.

But critics say other changes to the 1999 constitution will dramatically weaken the President鈥檚 powers in favour of the legislature.

Journalist Kadaria Ahmed talks to Akwasi Sarpong.

(Photo: Nigeria election poster in Jos. Credit: AFP)

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