Why are democracies in Africa becoming gerontocracies?

Akinbo Adetokunbo

Nigeria

Punch newspaper. The president of Nigeria Bola A Tinubu.

SUMMARY

Africa's political landscape is dotted by visibly old leaders who are above the retirement age while young Africans who constitute a majority of the population have little or no say in governance and are not given a seat at the table that will enable them be a part of the discussion and decision making process on issues that affects their lives and future.