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.