The 83 year-old who is also known as 'Mr Fix It' made the statement today,November 26, during the
launch of his book tittled,‘My Life and Nigeria Politics’ in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital territory.
“I am persuaded that I have no more ambition nor any point to
prove in politics. I am, therefore, glad to declare that, from
today, I shall be withdrawing from active partisan politics. I
shall, however, continue to avail the country of my experience,
give suggestions and offer advice, as a statesman,” he stated.
He also give support to President Muhammadu Buhari regardless of the party,He said“I must not end this statement of gratitude
without acknowledging the fact that our country is going
through difficult times. It is a national predicament which we
must confront in unity, irrespective of our partisan
commitments, whether PDP, APC, AD or Labour.
“I, therefore, want to urge all Nigerians to persevere and hope
for a better tomorrow. We must support and pray that God will
give President Muhammadu Buhari the wisdom and vision to
steer this country away from recession to prosperity.”
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