Former Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT)
of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has retired
from partisan politics.
The former PDP BoT Chairman who
announced his disengagement from active politics on Saturday at the
presentation of his autobiography, “My Life and Nigerian Politics,” also
urged Nigerians to drop partisan politics and support efforts by
President Muhammadu Buhari to end recession.
“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,” Anenih
told his audience.
The former PDP leader said the current
recession in the country is a national predicament which must be
confronted by all irrespective of political affiliation.
“I therefore urge Nigerians to persevere
and hope for better tomorrow. We must support and pray that God will
give the President the wisdom and vision to steer the country away from
recession to prosperity.
But former President Goodluck Jonathan appealed that he should rescind his decision.
Jonathan, who was among distinguished
personalities that attended the book presentation, said Anenih’s
experience in security and politics would be wasted if he makes good his
decision to quit politics at this time.
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