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  • Dasuki declines re-election into House of Reps for younger aspirants

    Dasuki declines re-election into House of Reps for younger aspirants

    In what many have described as a rare act of political selflessness, Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has announced that he will not seek re-election in the 2027 general election, a decision he described as a “personal sacrifice” to give more younger Nigerians a chance to serve.

    Dasuki, who has been a prominent voice in the National Assembly since his first election to public office in 2011, said his decision was motivated by his belief that Nigeria’s democracy must evolve to accommodate new voices and fresh energy.

    “The Nigeria we yearn for is only possible through sacrifice,” he said. “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, who also serves as interim chairman of the Future Is Now Project, a youth inclusion initiative unveiled on October 1, 2025, in Abuja, noted that the project’s declaration for 70% of House of Representatives seats to be occupied by Nigerians under 40 in 2027 was not just an advocacy statement but a moral challenge to current leaders.

    “I am still a youth by all standards, but I have crossed the 40-year threshold we proposed,” he explained. “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.”

    Dasuki’s decision marks a significant moment in Nigerian politics, where few politicians voluntarily step aside from elective office. His announcement has been widely interpreted as an embodiment of the intergenerational justice movement he helped champion, aimed at bridging the gap between older and younger leaders in governance.

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    Reflecting on his 14-year political journey spanning the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and the State Executive Council, Dasuki expressed gratitude to constituents, colleagues, and political mentor, former Sokoto Governor  Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, whom he credited for believing in his potential and giving him opportunities to serve and learn.

    “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 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.

  • Allocate forfeited 753 duplexes, apartments to military, Dansuki appeals

    Allocate forfeited 753 duplexes, apartments to military, Dansuki appeals

    Lawmaker representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, has called for the allocation of a massive Abuja estate forfeited because it was tied to corruption to the military to address the housing needs of its personnel. 

    On December 2, 2024, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ordered the final forfeiture of an expansive estate spanning 150,500 square meters and comprising 753 duplexes and other apartments, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja.

    The forfeiture of the estate is the largest single asset the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered since it was set up in 2003.

    In a statement on Wednesday to mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Dasuki, who is also the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Shipping Services, said the National Assembly must urgently work with the Executive in ensuring that these forfeited massive estate was allocated to the military to address the housing needs of military personnel.

    “Doing so is a moral obligation we owe our heroes in active service”, he said, noting that, “At this time that the 2025 budget is undergoing legislative input is an auspicious time to do so, even if it requires invoking the Doctrine of Necessity.”  

    He said an amended Appropriation Bill for funding of the completion of the housing units to make them habitable for military personnel could be sent by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly.

    While noting that the forfeiture is indeed a milestone in the fight against the hydra-headed problem of corruption, Dasuki said another milestone can be recorded in the use this forfeited estate is put to by the Federal Government.

    Dasuki said a major area where the wellbeing of military personnel and their families can be enhanced was in the area of housing. “We must ensure that those who keep us safe and their families have a decent place to lay their heads every night,” he said.

    According to him, adequate and decent housing is a critical need of the military, and lack of it often leads to stress, low morale, and physical and emotional strain that could undermine the capacity of the military to carry out its duties effectively.

    “We must be eternally grateful to those men and women who laid down their lives to keep us safe, secure and united as an indivisible nation. We must continually honour their ultimate sacrifice not only by paying glowing tributes to their memories, but also by ensuring that the noble cause they died for is not in vain.

    “As the nation honours its fallen heroes, we must not fail to cater for the welfare of those in active service. Those who have taken up the noble task to keep our nation safe and secure, and to defend our territorial integrity. While it is of great importance to provide them with the armaments to do so, we must also prioritize their welfare and those of their families.

    “By prioritising the welfare of the Armed Forces and their families, national security will be strengthened, operational readiness and effectiveness of the military will be enhanced, and our commitment to the well-being of those who keep us safe will be indubitable.

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    “We will also be showing clearly to these gallant men and women that bear arms in our defence that we are indeed grateful for their service to the nation,” the lawmaker said.

    He said addressing the housing needs of the military requires a concerted effort from the National Assembly and the Executive through strategic policy formulation, budgetary allocation and legislative reforms. 

    “But these is an urgent issue, and there is a low hanging fruit that can be plucked to address, significantly, a chunk of this housing needs of our military, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory”, he said.

    Dasuki called on the National Assembly to urgently work with the Executive in ensuring that this forfeited massive estate is allocated to the military to address the housing needs of military personnel. 

    “Doing so is a moral obligation we owe our heroes in active service… We must not allow this opportunity to slip by. It is the right thing to do for those who keep us safe,” he said.