Dr. Fredrick Fasehun
The National Chairman of the Unity Party of Nigeria, Dr.
Fredrick Fasehun, who recently turned 80, says he cannot
quit politics.
He, therefore, denied media reports that he said he had
quit politics.
Fasehun, who is also the founder of the Oodua People’s
Congress, said this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said, “I am a democrat to the core. And I cannot just
on my own say ‘bye-bye’ to politics. No! It will be a
collective decision by my party and my associates. Although
I turned 80 last week, I have been especially blessed with a
virile constitution, great health and sound mind. And it
would be a disservice to God, humanity and the nation for
me to be quitting active politics at this time.
“What I actually said was that with the good age and
health that God has blessed me with, I am counted as one
of Nigeria’s elder statesmen and I would be available
henceforth to provide non-partisan and cross-partisan
direction for the benefit of nation-building.”
Fasehun admitted that at some point, he would no longer
head the UPN but explained that he will not quit the party
until a succession plan is put in place.
Fasehun said, “Of course, I have no intention of heading
the UPN for life. In time, we shall work out a succession
plan, but it would be in consonance with the authentic
leaders of the UPN.
“I count it an honour to walk in the footsteps of Chief
Obafemi Awolowo and lead this legacy party. But I will not
leave the party in crisis. We shall resolve all issues and set
the party into its historical role within the Nigerian political
milieu.”
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