Is politics supposed to be for the old ones?

[Sexylizzy2813]

In some countries I believe that the set of people who runs political affairs are the old ones and is really worrisome, talking about age range 70yrs and above. Like in my country where I'm from these set of people (politicians) just feel they are the only ones fit to run the country and you find it hard to see someone between the age of 40yrs and above to rule as president or any higher position, is really outrageous and irritating. Why is greed speaking more in politics? Must every politician(s) think only about themselves other than the citizens?

I really don't blame most countries that engages in protest year in year out, nobody would be happy to have guys who ship in money into the development of their own businesses other than developing the country.

[Spaceman1000$]

Well, I believe the political ladder has a lot to with loyalty and longevity, you have a bunch of guys who have been loyal to a political cause for years, trust me, they and their cronies will always run the political system, it's more like a cult group, you can barely see an ordinary person having a breakthrough into the scene.

The political class, can hardly entrust powders to a younger person not within their circles, So they easily pass the political positions to their loyalist even though the person is 80+ years.

[Die_empty]

In some countries I believe that the set of people who runs political affairs are the old ones and is really worrisome, talking about age range 70yrs and above. Like in my country where I'm from these set of people (politicians) just feel they are the only ones fit to run the country and you find it hard to see someone between the age of 40yrs and above to rule as president or any higher position, is really outrageous and irritating. Why is greed speaking more in politics? Must every politician(s) think only about themselves other than the citizens?

I really don't blame most countries that engages in protest year in year out, nobody would be happy to have guys who ship in money into the development of their own businesses other than developing the country.

Apart from health problems and other issue that are associated with old age, I don't see any reason for age discrimination in the political sector of any nation. The most important virtues in leadership are integrity and willingness to serve. A leader that is selfless and compassionate will always perform better than selfless and greedy politicians. I don't see age as a barrier because even some of these youthful leaders end up becoming tyrants and dubious. Nelson Mandela was 75years when he became the president of South Africa and till date he is one of the best leaders in Africa. Abiy Ahmed the Prime minister of Ethiopia was 41 when he assumed office, look at what a Nobel prize winner has turned Ethiopia into.

The reason why most people agitate for younger leaders is because they are stronger, open to new ideas and innovative. There is not correlation between younger politicians and good governance. Most youths in my country will steal more than the old politicians if they assume political offices.

[Sexylizzy2813]

In some countries I believe that the set of people who runs political affairs are the old ones and is really worrisome, talking about age range 70yrs and above. Like in my country where I'm from these set of people (politicians) just feel they are the only ones fit to run the country and you find it hard to see someone between the age of 40yrs and above to rule as president or any higher position, is really outrageous and irritating. Why is greed speaking more in politics? Must every politician(s) think only about themselves other than the citizens?

I really don't blame most countries that engages in protest year in year out, nobody would be happy to have guys who ship in money into the development of their own businesses other than developing the country.

Apart from health problems and other issue that are associated with old age, I don't see any reason for age discrimination in the political sector of any nation. The most important virtues in leadership are integrity and willingness to serve. A leader that is selfless and compassionate will always perform better than selfless and greedy politicians. I don't see age as a barrier because even some of these youthful leaders end up becoming tyrants and dubious. Nelson Mandela was 75years when he became the president of South Africa and till date he is one of the best leaders in Africa. Abiy Ahmed the Prime minister of Ethiopia was 41 when he assumed office, look at what a Nobel prize winner has turned Ethiopia into.

Age isn't a barrier but with the way they make it look like if is not the older ones nobody can handle a certain position better than they're doing. Talking about greed, is like politicians have it in their DNA always them first which is not fair IMO, so they should sometimes let the youth be part of them allowing them to share ideas (like you said) with them (the older ones) and it will go alone way. They're all willing to serve if not they won't be there but willing to serve and take more is something I dislike. And the citizens especially the youths will even avoid some crazy things like crime and all that because they'll know how to talk sense into them.

The reason why most people agitate for younger leaders is because they are stronger, open to new ideas and innovative. There is not correlation between younger politicians and good governance. Most youths in my country will steal more than the old politicians if they assume political offices.

Well that's the truth no doubt but I think is the elderly ones who influence the younger ones to do what they're doing, is like if we don't give them it will look like we're cheating them, in my country they'll say "scratch my back and I'll scratch yours too".
You have to do something to get paid that's it.

[Wakate]

This is not about whether politics is meant to be for the old ones just like we have in America where Biden is the US president and that might extend after 2024 when the us will conduct another election for who next is going to become the president. This is politics and most time the opposition parties normal look for who has experience and can be able to win the ruling party that is on the seat. Most time they do look for a person most old people who can be able to take the seat from the current or leaving president.

[Frankolala]

I don't see old age as a problem to bad leadership but I see corruption and the key factor to bad leadership. An old leader will have more experience in handling issues than a young leader due to their experience in life and in politics.

Good leaders are good fathers to the nation. The problem with Nigeria political system is that they are the same old politicians since in the 70s that are coming back to rule. Meaning that they were young leaders then,so all I see is the same bad eggs that are re-enforcing back to steal the country's funds because their friends are the ones in government.

[Sexylizzy2813]

This is not about whether politics is meant to be for the old ones just like we have in America where Biden is the US president and that might extend after 2024 when the us will conduct another election for who next is going to become the president. This is politics and most time the opposition parties normal look for who has experience and can be able to win the ruling party that is on the seat. Most time they do look for a person most old people who can be able to take the seat from the current or leaving president.

Speaking about Biden, he's 80yrs and hasn't it strike your mind that no matter how competent they are these positions have never been occupied by someone who's 40 to 50 years old?
All I'm saying is that letting the younger one come into power is like they'll lose everything they have labored for, all in the name of greed and selfish interest, is just madness.

[blockman]

That's because it's based on their experience but citizens shouldn't limit their preference just to the old ones with experience but also be open to the young ones that have a love for the country and likes to serve people. If the system is just the same and people keep on electing the same old experienced people but barely see the changes in it, it's time to replace that and have some bet with the next generation of politicians through the aspiring young ones. But regardless of age preference, if the candidate or the politician is corrupt, that will never change.

[Hispo]

It depends on society and the country itself. In my view, it is about how a career is built.
When someone finishes college and seeks for a job,one is seen as a junior and taken as someone who needs to learn and accumulate much experience, as time passes the person gets older and also accumulates both experience, connections and influence sometimes, it is that way, not only in politics but also in other professions.

The youngest politicians start their careers with low local positions, eventually moving onto congress, perhaps then after some years they can run for governor or senate, by the time they are running for presidency they are already in their late 40s or 50s, minimum.

[Lordhermes]

Politics is a game of numbers and intelligence; if you have the necessary number of votes, you are given power. Politics has no age restrictions. When guys who are unable to care for themselves engage in politics instead of looking after their health, it is unacceptable. The political structure in Africa has completely collapsed due to greed and selfishness. Old men who can do little to advance Africa's growth run the political system.

[Alphakilo]

Age in politics does not determine a good quality leader.
I think the young vibrant youths should be given the opportunity to rule to see the change of government and for them to have access to the future that is promised to them by the old leaders.
Old politicians should give space for the youths for more employment opportunities. The old politicians can always guide them with their ideas and support them too. It must not be from one old leader to another old leader.

[Belarge]

It's just in few countries that you will see old ones in politics, mostly in Nigeria and other African countries, old people don't really rule in some developed countries, anyone whose much old won't be allowed to run for any electoral positions,
Though age doesn't really determine good leadership or governance, but atleast we need leaders that can walk by themselves and not leaders that would be supported by others before they can walk, we need someone that would stay with us in the country and not an old person that would be travelling every week for medical check-ups in other countries..
So to me I think this old men should rest and give the young people atleast a little chance to take over the mantle of leadership...

[Lordhermes]

It's just in few countries that you will see old ones in politics, mostly in Nigeria and other African countries, old people don't really rule in some developed countries, anyone whose much old won't be allowed to run for any electoral positions,
Though age doesn't really determine good leadership or governance, but atleast we need leaders that can walk by themselves and not leaders that would be supported by others before they can walk, we need someone that would stay with us in the country and not an old person that would be travelling every week for medical check-ups in other countries..
So to me I think this old men should rest and give the young people atleast a little chance to take over the mantle of leadership...

politics is a game of interest for everyone, it's only game that has no limitations, it's endless. But it's service oriented game. If you don't have the capacity to lead be you Young or old step aside and allow those with the energy and capacity to lead. Politics for the mature mind, those willing to accept and celebrate defeat regardless of age.  Age doesn't matter in politics, just that in Africa the old refused to prepare the young ones for leadership

[348Judah]

Politics is meant for everyone as long as they are fit in for that particular position in a political career, for instance, children and overaged citizensay have low or zero tolerance to participate in any political ambition because their age factor is a detriment in this, what every political career is aimed at is to render a service to ye humanity and the general public as well and those believed to be able to deliver upto task were the average youths and not senior citizens or children.

[Majestic-milf]

politics is a game of interest for everyone, it's only game that has no limitations, it's endless. But it's service oriented game. If you don't have the capacity to lead be you Young or old step aside and allow those with the energy and capacity to lead. Politics for the mature mind, those willing to accept and celebrate defeat regardless of age.  Age doesn't matter in politics, just that in Africa the old refused to prepare the young ones for leadership

I think if we view politics as a game alone, then it would give a justifiable reason to the way politicians act in Nigeria, especially the older ones. Before a country can develop and move forward, the intending and aspiring leaders would have to put aside greed and the need to swell their personal coffers first.
 Just like you pointed out, politics is for the mature, but what then happens if the "matured" no longer think maturedly? Also, when room is not given to the younger ones to try, how would one be able to rate their maturity?

[o48o]

In some countries I believe that the set of people who runs political affairs are the old ones and is really worrisome, talking about age range 70yrs and above. Like in my country where I'm from these set of people (politicians) just feel they are the only ones fit to run the country and you find it hard to see someone between the age of 40yrs and above to rule as president or any higher position, is really outrageous and irritating. Why is greed speaking more in politics? Must every politician(s) think only about themselves other than the citizens?

I really don't blame most countries that engages in protest year in year out, nobody would be happy to have guys who ship in money into the development of their own businesses other than developing the country.

I am assuming you are younger. So why why not get involved in politics? You really can't complain of wrong people doing wrong politics if you are not doing anything. You can obviously vote for younger candinates, but you also can be a candinate. Politics only change by people changing it. If young people won't vote, there will be most likely old people in charge. As old people might not trust young and inexperienced politicians.

[Wiwo]

Politics does not have age restrictions or retirement, so anyone who can manage to win an election is conditionally fit to run the state we should not lay much emphasis on age because age is just a number, so long as the leader is healthy and fit no matter what the age is it doesn't matter and according to some countries constitution.

-There is an entry age for each political position, but there is no exit age limit so at that anyone is at liberty to rule.

[Ebede]

Politics does not have any specification so for you to become a politician you might be bored and they might be young it depends on your interest and the group you are into so I believe that only thing is for every person and no conclusion of any nation that's a start if you have not gotten to this particular age you cannot become a leader in a political group

[Bananington]

The duty of leading a country can be very tough for someone who is too old or too young and inexperienced. It is not a retirement home for the very old people who should be resting instead of handling the affairs of a country that requires someone who is agile, fit, healthy, sane and experienced in leadership.

That someone is old does not make him a better leader, leadership is not by age, but by experience in leadership.

[Sexylizzy2813]

In some countries I believe that the set of people who runs political affairs are the old ones and is really worrisome, talking about age range 70yrs and above. Like in my country where I'm from these set of people (politicians) just feel they are the only ones fit to run the country and you find it hard to see someone between the age of 40yrs and above to rule as president or any higher position, is really outrageous and irritating. Why is greed speaking more in politics? Must every politician(s) think only about themselves other than the citizens?

I really don't blame most countries that engages in protest year in year out, nobody would be happy to have guys who ship in money into the development of their own businesses other than developing the country.

I am assuming you are younger. So why why not get involved in politics? You really can't complain of wrong people doing wrong politics if you are not doing anything. You can obviously vote for younger candinates, but you also can be a candinate. Politics only change by people changing it. If young people won't vote, there will be most likely old people in charge. As old people might not trust young and inexperienced politicians.

Being young or getting involved in politics won't change the fact that we still have dirty corrupt politicians who still find it hard to quit the game even when they know that they're not competent enough to secure a position. Young people do cast their vote but haven't you asked why is it that the result doesn't always comes out in favor of what the people voted? Is something you have to be worried about, is as if the vote of the people do not count, the old ones just want to be there (in power) not for the people but for the money.