According to a statement released by
the oldest son of former President Shehu Shagari, and the District Head
of Shagari, Captain Bala Shagari (retired),PDP leaders need to “stop
dragging his father’s name into the endorsement politics of their
presidential candidate and allow his father enjoy the quiet life of his
retirement.”
Bala Shagari, who holds the traditional
title of Sarkin Mafaran Shagari, said in a statement that it is
embarrassing for his elderly father to be dragged into partisan
politics, which brings him needless distractions into his private life
in retirement.
According to retired Captain Shagari,
while his father would continue to pray for the peace, unity and
stability of Nigeria, it is wrong for any political party or group of
politicians to use his name in their endorsement campaign without his
permission to advance their own interests.
Bala Shagari said his father has not
endorsed anybody for the February 2015 Presidential election, and that
he remains politically neutral. He explained that as a father figure,
his father’s role is to pray for peace, unity and stability of Nigeria.
The District Head of Shagari said any endorsement of candidate or
candidates of any party might compromise the neutrality and integrity of
his father, former President Shehu Shagari.
He however advised politicians to avoid
politics of bitterness, division, intolerance and violence, which he
posed a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
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