My Son Not Interested In Kwara Governorship – Saraki

Against speculations that he may be “grooming” his son to be the next Kwara State governor, Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said “that is not in the offing at all”.

Saraki refuted the notions in a recent chat with journalists.

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The Senate President said Nigeria’s current political terrain has made it difficult for children raised by politicians to want to delve into politics.

“I am sure he doesn’t even want to hear politics at all. You know it is not easy for children who are born to politicians especially in this time.

“When I was much younger, we were insulated from some of the political issues because well, we didn’t read the newspapers, we didn’t know what was happening.

“I reluctantly went into politics, go and check. Once or twice I was given the form to run for House of Reps, I remember I just travelled and turned off my phones and disappeared for months.

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“After seeing what my father had been through, I thought to myself that this is not for me”, the Senate President added.

Speaking on his regime as Kwara governor, Saraki said, “In my eight years, we put a direction and we were able to transform the state.

“My successor too has been able to take it from there and we hope that by the time he finishes, the next governor will continue to build on creating an environment for entrepreneurship,” he said.

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