Gambia Raises Age Limit For President and Vice-President

Many believe the rule change is being made to allow Fatoumata Tambajang to become VP

Parliament in The Gambia has raised the age limit for the president and vice-president from 65 to 75 years.

Supporters say it is a way of righting a wrong that was put in place by the former president Yahyah Jammeh.

Critics say it is tailored to suit the convenience of Fatoumata Tambajang who was named vice-president despite documents showing that she was born in 1949, making her ineligible.

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