A former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, has adduced reasons for his decision to retire from politics.
Anenih, popularly known as Mr. Fix It, on Saturday announced the decision to quit active politics.
He said he has no point to prove any longer having done and achieved all he wanted to.
Speaking during the launch of his autobiography: “My Life and Nigerian Politics,” Anenih, 83, said: “I am persuaded that I have no more ambition or 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.”
Anenih said Nigerians must come together to overcome the economic challenges facing the country.
He said: “I, therefore, urge Nigerians to persevere and hope for better tomorrow.
“We must support and pray that God will give the President the wisdom and vision to steer the country away from recession to prosperity.”
Anenhi added in his speech at the book launch: “I am hopeful that the lessons of fortitude, hard work, diligence, loyalty and service, which have been manifest in my life, would give encouragement to all those who are serving as well as those who aspire to serve our great fatherland.
“My cardinal focus and objective have always been to be an agent of positive development, unity and brotherhood in Nigeria.
“In the course of my political career, I have interacted with all manner of people and institutions.
“I have seen people at their best and at their worst; I have worked with reliable people as well as fickle people; I have experienced undiluted loyalty and disloyalty from unexpected places.
“I have always tried to make the best of all situations.
“I can, therefore, say, with great pride, that I feel fulfilled in politics.”
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