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A former two-term Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Dalhattu Bafarawa, said he would not contest for any political office.
Bafarawa said that he would still very much be involved in active politics.
The former governor made this disclosure while speaking with members of the Sokoto State Correspondent Chapel who paid him a courtesy visit at his residence.
He disclosed that he had been involved in active politics for over 40 years, and insisted, “it is time to quit the stage and let the younger generation contribute their quota to the development of the country.”
According to the politician, “I have been involved in politics for over 40 years. In fact, I became a councilor in the year 1976 and up till today, I’ve remained in politics.
“I never said I am done with politics, no, I am still very much involved in politics and I believe I will continue to be, probably till I’m gone.
“What I’m done with is any elective or political appointments. I thank God for what I have achieved and the impact I have made at the various stages of my political career. I will continue to contribute my own quota to the Nigeria politics,” he added.
However, the ex-governor called on the current crop of the nation’s leadership to wake up and put an end to the suffering of the masses in the country.
“We need to remember that there is a day of judgment and whatever we do today, all of us will account for our deeds in this life.
“It is time for all our elected leaders to go back to the drawing board and fulfil their electioneering promises to the people.”
