Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday debated a bill seeking to raise the academic qualifications for positions of president, governors, and National Assembly members to a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

However, the bill faced a temporary setback amid hostile opposition from some members of the House.

The bill, sponsored by Oriyomi Onanuga (APC, Ogun), seeks to amend sections 65, 106, 131, and 171 of the 1999 Constitution.

After two hours of debate on the floor of the House, the bill was stepped down by Mrs Onanuga after members vehemently opposed the content of the bill.

Sections 65, 106, 131, and 171 of the 1999 Constitution provide a school certificate or equivalent as the minimum qualification for elective p...