A member of the House of Representatives representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, has announced that he will not contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections, describing the decision as a personal sacrifice to create room for younger Nigerians in leadership.
In a statement obtained by on Sunday, Dasuki said his decision was aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democracy by encouraging youth participation and injecting new ideas into 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,” he said.
The lawmaker explained that the move was not out of fatigue or dissatisfaction, but a conscious step to live by the values he has long advocated. “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 added.
Dasuki, who began his political journey in 2011, has served as a member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, a commissioner in the state executive council, and currently as a federal lawmaker.
He is also the convener of The Future Is Now Project, a youth inclusion initiative launched in October 2025 that campaigns for 70 per cent of House of Representatives seats to be occupied by Nigerians under the age of 40 by 2027.
Explaining his decision further, Dasuki said he wanted his actions to match the principles he preaches. “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, Dasuki expressed gratitude to his constituents and political mentor, former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, for their support 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.”
Dasuki reaffirmed his commitment to national development through mentorship, youth empowerment, and policy advocacy even after leaving active 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,” he concluded.
