Dust don settle for Sokoto as Abdussamad Dasuki, wey be member for House of Representatives, don announce say e no go seek re-election for 2027. Dis one no be small news o! Na personal sacrifice him talk say e wan make space for the young bloods wey go carry Nigeria waka forward.
For statement wey e drop, Dasuki talk say na time wey Nigeria suppose dey strong, and no be to dey carry old ideas waka anymore. Na fresh voice and bright minds we need to push this democracy forward. He say, “The Nigeria we yearn for is only possible through sacrifice.” Na wetin we go dey reason for house abeg!
Since 2011, Dasuki don dey shine for political light, from Sokoto State House of Assembly go National Assembly. Him even get something wey dem call Future Is Now Project wey dey raise awareness for youth inclusion. Dis project dey aim say 70 percent of House of Representatives seats suppose dey for under-40 Nigerians by 2027. E no just dey talk am; e dey do am!
As per him level, Dasuki make clear say no be say e dey tired or don japa from politics, but na because e believe say young people need chance to shine. “If we are to give meaning to our words, we must be willing to pay a heavy price,” him talk. Abeg, how many politicians fit talk dis kind thing ehn?
Kai! E still take time to sing praise for him constituents and former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. E no fit forget wetin dem do for am; “To my constituents, you gave me your trust, and I carried it like a badge of honour,” e express. Plenti people for naija no fit carry trust like badge and still come dey wear am well.
As we dey see am now, Dasuki don clearly set level for change. Him dey push youth to stop dey wait, make dem take their place for leadership: “Stand tall. Lead with courage, integrity, and vision,” him dey shout. Dis man no dey joke o! To dey plan future na wetin we go like see for all our leaders.
Even as him dey ready waka from the elective politics, e still wan dey mentor and advocate policy wey go help young people matter for Nigeria. “I wish to bequeath a new legacy in Nigeria’s political history — one that showcases leaders who know when to exit,” him conclude. Na so winner talk!
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