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THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE IN GOOD FAITH! Saraki reacts to #NotTooYoungToRun distancing itself from his presidential declaration

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August 31, 2018

Senator Bukola Saraki has responded to a statement issued by the #NotTooYoungToRun distancing itself from his presidential declaration on Thursday.

Saraki in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said that it wasn’t his intention to put the group or its leadership in an invidious position.

Recall that WuzupNaija had reported that #NotTooYoungToRun movement said it had only invited Saraki and other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party to a town hall meeting as part of efforts to ensure that youths are given some concessions ahead of the 2019 general elections.

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However, Saraki said he appreciates the contribution of the group to the development of democracy and will continue to work closely with young people in the country.

The statement reads;

“It has been brought to our attention that YIAGA has 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.”