Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has said that he would not seek any political post again in Nigeria.
He made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by him in Minna where he also turned down an invitation by the PDP for a rebranding conference.
Babangida said that he would, however, continue to offer his wise counsel to all politicians towards building a better Nigeria.
“If I called it quit in 2011, why would PDP contemplate fielding a 78 year-old man in a presidential election in a country that parades very vibrant men and women of lesser age?
“I have no intention whatsoever to run for any office again in Nigeria,” he said.
Babangida said that the invitation by the PDP would amount to playing partisan politics, adding that he remained a statesman.
“While I welcome the invitation to the event as a mark of respect as one of the founding fathers, I want to be excused on the grounds that I have long bid bye to partisan politics.
“Four years ago at an elaborate event at the Transcorp Hilton Hotels Abuja, I announced my retirement from partisan politics after my failed attempt to contest for President,” he said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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What a shame,he should continue to contest so that people can " chop" small out of all the money he embezzle while in power
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ReplyDeleteThe Maradona has come again oooooo!. Who will call you except looters? Is it now that God has delivered Nigeria from corruption and corrupt people you are trying to claim relevance?
ReplyDeleteAs a man, challenge Nigerians in 2019 and see how will be rubbished out of elections.
Please respect elders and pray for your country rather than making sentimenal allegations.
ReplyDeleteUmar wayo man . EKDERS WHO STEAL AND MURDER deserve no respect.
DeleteMr. Umar what we are saying is not allegation. Thanks Allah, President Buhari is a god-fearing person, Maradona must have been picked up immediately Buhari took power. Do you forget what he did to not only Buhari but to other people? Is it not in record that the real corruption started in his time? Do you know that he was sponsored by selfish people to overthrow Buhari regime?
ReplyDeleteI am sure if Buhari was allowed to rule for 6 years, with Allah support, Nigeria would have been able to compete with not only China, but many countries that started their development plans at the same time.
Let us remember tomorrow in whatever we are doing!