From FATIMA IBRAHIM, Gombe
Senator Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central, has announced his retirement from contesting any elective position.
Goje stated this in Gombe on Sunday while distributing empowerment items which included cars, tricycles, motorcycles, and cash.
He said he resolved to retire because he had achieved a lot in life, and also to pave way for others to contest.
“I am retiring from contesting elective post but not entirely from politics.
“I will remain an active member of my party (APC) as well as a supporter of President Buhari and Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
“I appreciate God and my people for giving me all the needed support,” he said.
According to him, their cooperation and support led to his success in all the seven political posts he contested and won.
Goje further said that a total of 12 cars, 90 tricycles, 114 motorcycles and cash of N19.4 million would be distributed to party executives from ward to states as well as youths and women groups.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe commended Goje and assured to follow his footstep.
He said he has directed the release of N500 million for the payment of retirees’ gratuity.
According to him, the plight of the retirees who laboured for their fatherland remains a priority.
He added that the local government elections would soon be conducted in the state.
