…SAYS “I WON’T STAND FOR RE-ELECTION IN 2027, I AM ABOVE 40 YRS”
The member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, has announced that he will not seek re-election into the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election. The decision, he said, is a personal sacrifice to make room for younger Nigerians to take leadership roles in the Green Chamber.
Dasuki, who turned 47 years on June 30, 2025, is the son of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, Ibrahim Dasuki. His political career has been one marked by service, innovation, and youth advocacy.
From 2011 to 2015, Dasuki served as a Member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, and was subsequently elected into the House of Representatives in 2015, serving his first term until 2019. He was later appointed Sokoto State Commissioner for Finance between 2019 and 2023, where he introduced fiscal reforms that boosted state revenue and accountability.
In 2023, Dasuki returned to the House of Representatives, where he currently serves as Chairman, House Committee on Shipping Services. He is also a member of the Constitution Review Committee, Secretary of the Northwest Members Caucus, and Spokesperson for the Parliamentary System Support Group.
A reformist by nature, Dasuki co-sponsored the landmark “Not Too Young To Run” bill, which lowered the constitutional age requirement for elective offices, paving the way for broader youth participation in politics. He also co-sponsored the bill establishing the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), aimed at addressing developmental challenges in the region.
In his official statement titled “A Sacrifice for the Future,” Rep. Dasuki reflected on his 14 years in public service, recalling his journey from the State Assembly to the National Assembly and the State Executive Council. He emphasized that his decision to step aside in 2027 is not motivated by fatigue or disenchantment, but by a higher calling for intergenerational transition and inclusivity in governance.
“The Nigeria we yearn for is only possible through sacrifice. It is a decision rooted in belief, in hope, and in a future we all desire to see. I am making this choice as a deliberate response to the noble call sounded by the Future Is Now Project, a cause I deeply believe in,” Dasuki said.
Dasuki’s announcement comes in the wake of the “Future Is Now Project” launched on October 1, 2025, during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The initiative, which Dasuki chairs, issued a strong communiqué calling for real and meaningful inclusion of young Nigerians in governance, advocating that 70% of House of Representatives seats be occupied by persons under 40 years old in the 2027 elections.
He stated that since he has crossed the 40-year threshold, stepping aside aligns with the ideals he helped champion.
“If we are to inspire trust in the next generation, we must lead by example. I am ready to pay that price and make way for the young to lead,” he affirmed.
Rep. Dasuki expressed profound gratitude to his political mentor and leader, His Excellency, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, for discovering his potential and offering him opportunities to serve and grow politically.
He also thanked his constituents for their unflinching trust and support, describing their faith in him as “a badge of honour.”
“To the youth of this constituency, Sokoto State, and Nigeria: the time is now. No more waiting, no more silence. Take your place, lead with integrity and vision, and build the best of the future,” Dasuki urged.
As he prepares to step aside, Dasuki emphasized his continued commitment to education, women and youth empowerment, and community development. He pledged to remain a vocal advocate for policies that uplift the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
He concluded his statement with a heartfelt message:
“Serving you has been the greatest honour of my life. I wish to bequeath a new legacy in Nigeria’s political history, one that showcases a crop of leaders who know when to exit, paving the way for a fresher generation with the energy and vision to reengineer our nation’s future.”
