Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has said that he would not seek any political post again in Nigeria. He made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by him in Minna where he also turned down an invitation by the PDP for a rebranding conference. Mr. Babangida said that he would, however, continue to offer his wise counsel to all politicians towards building a better Nigeria.
“If I called it quit in 2011, why would PDP contemplate fielding a 78 year-old man in a presidential election in a country that parades very vibrant men and women of lesser age? “I have no intention whatsoever to run for any office again in Nigeria,” he said.
Mr. Babangida said the invitation by the PDP would amount to playing partisan politics, adding that he remained a statesman.
“While I welcome the invitation to the event as a mark of respect as one of the founding fathers, I want to be excused on the grounds that I have long bid bye to partisan politics.
“Four years ago at an elaborate event at the Transcorp Hilton Hotels Abuja, I announced my retirement from partisan politics after my failed attempt to contest for president,” he said.
I have been reporting on latest news from Nigeria for almost 10 years now. I report on every possible news area I come across, but always ensure my reports are compiled with dignity and fact to uphold my personal values and duty as a journalist
Posted: at 10-11-2015 08:09 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Instead11 at 10-11-2015 08:52 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Go to Cameroon and be the president because Paul Biya is older than u and Nigeria people don't need someone like u as president anymore have u forgot June 12 Basorun M.K.O Abiola could still be alive till now you started it and your brother Abacha finished it off.
Posted: at 10-11-2015 08:52 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Instead11 at 10-11-2015 08:53 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Go to Cameroon and be the president because Paul Biya is older than u and Nigeria people don't need someone like u as president anymore have u forgot June 12 Basorun M.K.O Abiola could still be alive till now you started it and your brother Abacha finished it off.
Posted: at 10-11-2015 08:53 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
DJSNIPPER at 10-11-2015 09:38 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Babangida has just taken a diplomatic dig at Buhari. A 78 year old, not be running around contesting for presidency when there are vibrant young men and women. We are seeing the results of Buhari folly. Confusion everywhere
Posted: at 10-11-2015 09:38 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
I think PDP is just a miserable party seeking to get back into power by all means..... Imagine them dey go call Babangida.. To come contest election or wat ?
U Self Go Like Am...
Posted: at 11-11-2015 01:24 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
,thank u but u no need political office again cos u no go finish ur loot with ur children children children till u die. 
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