Senator representing Gombe
Central in the Nigerian Senate, Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has announced his
intention not to contest elections in the future.
The lawmaker, who is a former
Governor of Gombe State, disclosed this during a programme entitled ‘Goje
Empowerment Programme’ at Gombe’s Pantami Stadium.
Goje, however, said he would
remain active in state and national politics.
“Having contested and won all
seven elections, in addition to being a Minister for the country, I strongly
believe that Allah (SWT) has been extremely kind to me,” said the serving
Senator and former Minister of State (Power and Steel).
“I believe not many Nigerians are
so lucky and blessed.
“Having reached an advanced age,
I wish to formally inform you that I have decided not to contest any election
again. For the avoidance of doubt, I will not contest any election at all
levels.
“However, this does not mean that
I will retire from politics; far from that. I will continue to be an active
card carrying member of the APC and participate in all political activities at
all levels, except that I will not contest any election.
“I have had the rare opportunity
of contesting and wining seven elections…
“In the second Republic, during
[Shehu] Shagari’s government, as a very young man, I contested and won election
into the Bauchi State House of Assembly. In 1998, I also contested and won
election as a Senator for Gombe Central Senatorial district under defunct UNCP
during [Gen. Sani] Abacha’s regime.
“I then in 2003 contested and won
the governorship election of Gombe State. I was reelected in 2007, 2011, 2015
and 2019. I contested and won three senatorial elections for Gombe Central
Senatorial district.
“I have every reason to thank
Allah (SWT), the people of my primary constituency (Pindiga Emirate), Akko
Local Government, Gombe State and indeed the entire country for giving me the
very rare opportunity to rise from ‘grass to grace.
“At the national level, I will
continue to be loyal and supportive of his Excellency, the President and
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, and the government,
of course.
“I will continue to be an active
and loyal member of the National Assembly under the leadership of the President
of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan.
“My loyalty to the [APC] party
under the chairmanship of Adams Oshiomhole is also unquestionable.”
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