Tony Anenih retires from politics, calls for support for Buhari

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Tony Anenih retires from politics, calls for support for Buhari

A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, on Saturday announced his retirement from partisan politics.

Anenih made the statement during the launch of his book entitled, ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics’ in Abuja on Saturday.

According to him, “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, who also served as a minister of Works and Housing, called on Nigerians irrespective of political stand, to support President Muhammadu Buhari in seeking progress for the nation.

He added, “I must not end this statement of gratitude without acknowledging the fact that our country is going through difficult times. It is a national predicament which we must confront in unity, irrespective of our partisan commitments, whether PDP, APC, AD or Labour.”

“I, therefore, want to urge all Nigerians to persevere and hope for a better tomorrow. We must support and pray that God will give President Muhammadu Buhari the wisdom and vision to steer this country away from recession to prosperity,” he said.