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A member of the House of Representatives representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto, Abdussamad Dasuki, has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2027 general election, saying the decision was a personal sacrifice to give younger Nigerians a chance to serve. In a statement as seen by Punch on Sunday, Dasuki said his decision was driven by the need to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy by creating space for younger voices and fresh ideas in governance. “The Nigeria we yearn for is only possible through sacrifice. “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,” he said. Dasuki, who first held elective office in 2011, has served in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, the State Executive Council, and currently in the National Assembly. He also chairs the Future Is Now Project, a youth inclusion initiative launched in October 2025, which advocates that 70 per cent of seats in the House of Representatives be occupied by Nigerians under 40 by 2027. Explaining his decision further, the lawmaker said his action was to demonstrate consistency with the youth inclusion agenda he has publicly championed. “I am still a youth by all standards, but I have crossed the 40-year threshold we proposed. “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,” he said. Reflecting on his 14-year political journey, Dasuki thanked his constituents and political mentor, former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, for their trust and guidance. “To my constituents, you gave me your trust, and I carried it like a badge of honour. “To our youth, I say: no more waiting, no more excuses, no more silence. “Take your place. Stand tall. Lead with courage, integrity, and vision,” he added. Dasuki said he would continue to contribute to national development through mentorship, policy advocacy, and youth empowerment, even as he steps aside from elective politics. “As I step aside, I wish to bequeath a new legacy in Nigeria’s political history — one that showcases leaders who know when to exit, paving the way for a fresher generation,” the lawmaker stated. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
