Anenih Quits Politics

Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Tony Anenih has declared he is no longer interested in partisan politics.

Anenih who is popularly addressed as ‘Mr. Fix it’, made the announcement last Saturday at the launch of his book: ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics’ in Abuja.

According to him, “I am persuaded that I have n more ambition nor any point to prove in politics. I am, therefore, glad to declare that, from today, I shall be withdrawing from active partisan politics. I shall, however, continue to avail the country of my experience, give suggestions and offer advice, as a statesman”.

While drumming support for President Muhammadu Buhari from Nigerians regardless of their party loyalties, the former minister said: ‘I must not end this statement of gratitude without acknowledging the fact that our country is going through difficult times. It is a national predicament which we must confront in unity, irrespective of our partisan commitments.

“I, therefore, want to urge all Nigerians to persevere and hope for a better tomorrow. We must support and pray that God will give President Muhammadu Buhari the wisdom and vision to steer this country away from recession to prosperty”.

Anenih recently broke his silence of over two decades in his role in the annulment of the 1993 presidential election.

The 83-year-old man, was the national chairman of the then Social Democratic Party (SDP), which was the party of Late Chief M.K.O. Abiola who emerged winner of the electoral contest.

Abiola was denied his mandate by the then military government headed by General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.) and later died in detention after he was incarcerated by military dictator, Late General Sani Abacha.

Many believed that his retirement from active politics would interest the former Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

Oshiomhole had while leaving Edo Government House said he was satisfied that he has made Chief Anenih to retire from politics.

His Party the All Progressive’s Congress (APC), defeated the PDP which Anenih controls.