Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said he opted not to seek any political position in 2023 because he believes at his age, politicians should quit for younger elements to blossom.

“We are talking about young people, is it not time for us to leave the space? The former two-term Lagos governor enthused in an interview with Punch. “I came in at 39, I’m going at 60, let some 30-year olds too come and start their journey. It’s time to go.”

Earlier touted as one of the frontrunners for presidency in the 2023, Mr Fashola abstained from joining the potpourri of contestants who jostled for his party, the All Progressives Congress’ ticket in the June 7 primary election.

“I’m going home,” he stressed when asked of his next political move.

“You see, next year, it will be 35 years since I left school, 1988 to 2023. So, if I took a public service career, I will retire next year, because the rule is 35 years of service or 60 years of age, and coincidentally by next year, I’ll be 60 years.”

The APC is sponsoring Bola Tinubu, 70, as its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Mr Tinubu is Mr Fashola’s predecessor and political benefactor in Lagos.

But Mr Fashola said he cannot answer for his party’s decision to field the septuagenarian for Nigeria’s top job, saying it was Mr Tinubu’s personal decision.

“I’ve answered you about myself and that’s my own decision. The candidate also has his own decision to make that he wants to lead the country in an elected capacity,” Mr Fashola said.

Mr Fashola’s statement echoes that of former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s.

Mr Obasanjo had charged Nigerian youth to take over leadership now and not wait for tomorrow.

https://ob360media.com/politics/politicians-above-60-should-leave-stage-for-younger-ones-fashola

True, if statement is true

He is indirectly referring to Tinubu

He had to use 60 so as not to offend Tinubu. He would have mentioned 80.

Tinubu ti lu'le

Fashola is more sensible that this lies..he can't and would never, even though it true

He is absolutely right...

Tinubu the bent shaky shaky BAT and Atiku the Dubai resident should give way for young and Visionary leaders...

Wisetrue99:
Don't mind them, they want to turn aso rock to the home of the elderly

Imagine the work wey be say young people self dey find difficult na him person wey no even fit lift him hand well well, baba 87 won go do

...

If Mr Emi lokan smell Aso rock,I pity Nigerians because Iku Lokan

Totilopussylick:
He is indirectly referring to Tinubu

You believed fake news

He's not serious, if he's serious let him tell the druggie who's 98years old to step down and retire from politics

peter obi is above 60

As if he no collect another job if him party win 2023.. God forbid sha.

Na now inspector Fash wake up?

Totilopussylick:
He is indirectly referring to Tinubu

But Tinubu said he is a youth, just 86 years old.

The future belongs to the youth

Lol, Tinubu and Atiku should leave the stage.

Totilopussylick:
He is indirectly referring to Tinubu

I guess Peter Obi is 59 years old

He’ll contest above 60

Including Fashola himself.....


Most especially Tinubu and Buhari.... they deserve senior citizen's home and a weekly visitation by their grandkids....

Not to vie for presidency..... haba...!

That is all the 3 major candidates

Bola Tinubu 70? With all due respect to Asiwaju, he is definitely not 70. The reports of properties bought by his kids stated that he was 69 then and this was many years ago. Asiwaju is clouded in mystery, he hides everything about his life including his state of origin.

If he wins, he will continue to hide important things about himself and his policies.

That’s a tactical tackle on senior agbado urchin


I want to ask again, how’s Charlie’s boy older than tinubu

Even Fashola is rejecting his for oga tactically.

Everybody that u see routing for Tinubu, they are doing it solely because of pocket and positions and not they love Tinubu.

They know that Tinubu disadvantages are far outnumbered his advantages.

Age wise? Health? Reckless spending, certificate? Muslim Muslim ticket in already polarized nation?


Every sane person will ask him/herself.
1. as economy of Nigeria is today, do we still need man who spend recklessly?


2. As Nigeria polarized along religion line today, will same faith ticket bring more disunity? In the atmosphere of disunity, will same faith ticket allows dividend of democracy?

Throwing jabs

PandoraObi:
I guess Peter Obi is 59 years old

You better safeguard your sniper for easy passage. Obi is not going anywhere... Your paymaster must be retired next year!

is indirectly to ... Em, check my profile if you need help with your statement of purpose, personal statement, assignment, dissertation, or thesis.

Totilopussylick:
He is indirectly referring to Tinubu

Of course.
You won't see him since saying anything about election or his party.
He knew what's wrong, but what's right remains personal to him.

Obidient4life2:


You better safeguard your sniper for easy passage. Obi is not going anywhere... Your paymaster must be retired next year!

If you can't do without insult kindly don't come under comments again

PandoraObi:
If you can't do without insult kindly don't come under comments again

Interesting! Your can't eat what you have been dishing for others? All urchins must be subdued and you are one of them

Obidient4life2:


Interesting! Your can't eat what you have been dishing for others? All urchins must be subdued and you are one of them

I have warned you fair enough, I didn't go under anybody's comment to insult them and if I have insulted you or anyone unprovoked before you can screenshot here. you should be sensible enough to own up your allegations with proofs accompanying it.