The National Chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria, Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, who recently turned 80, says he cannot quit politics.
He, therefore, denied media reports that he said he had quit politics.
Fasehun, who is also the founder of the Oodua People’s Congress, said this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said, “I am a democrat to the core. And I cannot just on my own say ‘bye-bye’ to politics. No! It will be a collective decision by my party and my associates. Although I turned 80 last week, I have been especially blessed with a virile constitution, great health and sound mind. And it would be a disservice to God, humanity and the nation for me to be quitting active politics at this time.
“What I actually said was that with the good age and health that God has blessed me with, I am counted as one of Nigeria’s elder statesmen and I would be available henceforth to provide non-partisan and cross-partisan direction for the benefit of nation-building.”
Fasehun admitted that at some point, he would no longer head the UPN but explained that he will not quit the party until a succession plan is put in place.
Fasehun said, “Of course, I have no intention of heading the UPN for life. In time, we shall work out a succession plan, but it would be in consonance with the authentic leaders of the UPN.
“I count it an honour to walk in the footsteps of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and lead this legacy party. But I will not leave the party in crisis. We shall resolve all issues and set the party into its historical role within the Nigerian political milieu.”
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