Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, who represents Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in what many have described as a rare display of political selflessness, has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2027 general election.
Naijaonpoint reports that Dasuki described his decision as a “personal sacrifice” to create space for younger Nigerians to serve.
He said, “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 borne 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.”
Dasuki, a prominent voice in the National Assembly since 2011, also serves as interim chairman of the Future Is Now Project, a youth inclusion platform launched on October 1, 2025.
The initiative had demanded that 70 per cent of House of Representatives seats be occupied by Nigerians under 40 in 2027.
He further stated, “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.”
Reflecting on his 14-year political journey spanning the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and the State Executive Council, Dasuki thanked his constituents, colleagues, and political mentor, former Sokoto Governor Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, for trusting in his potential.
“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 said.
The lawmaker reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria, pledging to remain active in mentorship, policy advocacy, and youth empowerment.
“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,” he declared.
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