2027: "Why I Won’t Seek Re-Election," Top Northern Lawmaker Explains
- Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki will not be seeking re-election into the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) federal lawmaker made the announcement two years before the 2027 election
- The lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto state explained the reason he won't be seeking re-election
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki said he will not seek re-election into the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.
The lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto state said it is a personal sacrifice to give younger Nigerians a chance to serve.
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The federal lawmaker said he believes that Nigeria’s democracy must evolve to accommodate new voices and fresh energy.
“The Nigeria we yearn for is only possible through sacrifice.”
As reported by Daily Trust, Dasuki has been in the National Assembly since 2011.
“After due consultation with my team, our leader, my family, and my conscience, I have decided not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2027. This is not born out of fatigue or disillusionment, but a higher calling — a decision rooted in belief, in hope, and in a future we all desire to see.”
Dasuli said the Future Is Now Project declaration that 70% of House of Representatives seats should be occupied by Nigerians under 40 in 2027 was not just an advocacy statement but a moral challenge to current leaders.
“I am still a youth by all standards, but I have crossed the 40-year threshold we proposed,” he explained. “If we are to give meaning to our words, we must be willing to pay a heavy price. This, my dear constituents, is that sacrifice. And so I choose to make space for the vision we proclaimed.”
The lawmaker’s decision marks a significant moment in Nigerian politics, where few politicians voluntarily step aside from elective office.
Daski reaffirmed his continued commitment to the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) federal lawmaker pledged to remain active in mentorship, policy advocacy, and youth empowerment.
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Why young Nigerians are interested in politics, elections
Recall that it is known that young people in Nigeria and beyond have low levels of political interest and knowledge.
The youths also have very poor opinions of politicians and political activities at all levels, generally
The situation is changing gradually in Nigeria as there is an overwhelming interest in politics by young Nigerians.
Northern leaders meet Afenifere over Tinubu’s re-election
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Northern leaders under the aegis of the Arewa Think Tank have backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The northern leaders visited the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, to declare their support for Tinubu and the southwest till 2031.
The Arewa group visited Afenifere leaders at the residence of its National Leader, Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State.
Source: Legit.ng
