Saraki had declared his
intention at the programme organised for youth aspirants in 2019.
However, the group
dissociated itself from Saraki’s decision to declare his intention at the
programme which was meant to address political issues affecting youths from
participating in the forthcoming elections.
But, Saraki in a statement
by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, asserted that
the group had no knowledge of his intention to declare for presidency at the
programme.
He said his intention to
declare at the Youth Programme was in good faith and sign of encouragement to
young PDP aspirants.
The statement read: “It has
been brought to our attention that the Not Too Young to what was that wasn’t
Run group have issued a Statement in relation to the announcement made by the
President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, whilst addressing the PDP
members and aspirants of the group.
“The occasion was first in
a series of Dialogues organised by the Not Too Young To Run along Party lines.
The first one is for young PDP aspirants. The subsequent ones are designed for
the APC and other parties.
“It is true that the Not
Too Young To Run leadership had no prior knowledge of the content of the Senate
President’s remarks. However, the announcement by the Senate President that he
intends to throw his hat into the ring to contest for the Presidency was made
in good faith to young PDP aspirants, partly as a symbolic act of
encouragement.
“It was not the intent of
the Senate President to put the group or its leadership in an invidious
position. The Senate President appreciates the contribution of the group to the
development of our democracy and will continue to work closely with young
people across the country in order to make Nigeria a better place for all.”
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