Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed said he has put his presidential ambition on hold in the interest of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), unity and progress of Nigeria.
He consequently implored other politicians to set aside personal interests in favour of collective progress.
His clarification followed PDP’s decision on Monday to zone its presidential ticket to the South and retain the chairmanship position in the North.
The governor told reporters in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital, yesterday, that he decided to put his presidential ambition on hold in respect for party discipline and to give others a fair opportunity to pursue their aspirations.
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Mohammed said he was already a satisfied man, having served the nation in many capacities, including being a one-time Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT).
His words: “My ambition is not bigger than Nigeria, and certainly not bigger than the party. If I don’t become President, I have held many positions in the past, and I am grateful for that.
“I am very satisfied with the resolution. I was part and parcel of the discussions from the strategic planning to the final decisions. It was an all-inclusive process.
“Most importantly, we resolved to maintain the current zoning formula for party offices and to zone the presidential ticket to the South. This will help bring about greater unity, understanding, and stability within the party.
‘’I want Nigerians to understand that politics is not about personal ambition. It is about self-actualisation within the framework of party decisions, party manifestos, and national development.
“Everything must be built on sacrifice, not self-interest. We must live and let live, respect each other, and recognise that power ultimately comes from God.”
Mohammed assured that PDP leaders, especially governors, members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and Board of Trustees, were united in their commitment to making the party the best choice for Nigerians.
