Ike Ekweremadu who further disclosed he could easily win elections, said PDP is not a home for urban politicians, for young people. The Deputy Senate President who addressed the youth group that successfully lobbied for the passage of a new law that reduced the age of qualification for political office across the country, said;
“I’m in total touch with my people and that is why if I want to remain in senate forever, I will”
Ekweremadu told young aspirants on the platform of PDP, “PDP is not a home for urban politicians, for young people. If you want to participate in politics, you have to pay your dues and the best place to pay your dues is your local community. That is where we all started from. Don’t think you will go to the House of Reps or House of Assembly by running around Wadada Plaza, it’s not going to work” he said.
The Senate President Bukola Saraki also declared his presidential ambition at the same event themed: “Youth Candidacy and the Future of Nigeria Beyond 2019”.
Mr. Ekweremadu has been Nigeria’s deputy Senate president for over a decade. He has faced multiple allegations of sharp practices in recent years, including claims that he forged Senate standing rules which led to the controversial election of principal officers in June 2015.
The embattled Senator has also been accused of owning multiple properties abroad, some allegedly purchased using shell firms and political associates fronting for him. He however denied all allegations of corruption, alleging political persecution and daring anyone with evidence of sharp practices against him to come forward.
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