Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has vowed to remain active in politics for the rest of his life.
The Independent Mirror reports that Shekarau, who recently turned 70th year, made this known during an interactive session with journalists on Wednesday in Kano as part of his birthday anniversary activities.
“I am not going to quit politics because participating in the process of producing credible and trustworthy leaders is part of service to humanity, and that is a religious duty in Islam,” he said.
“I forgive those who hurt me, and I ask those I have ever hurt to forgive me. I don’t have much to leave behind, but I have learned a lot of lessons through these 70 years — both good and bad,” he added.
Shekarau also urged Nigerians, especially the younger generation, to live in peace and avoid unnecessary conflicts driven by ambition or material pursuit.
“Don’t fight anybody in life because you want to get what you want — it is not fair in life,” he admonished.
Known for his humility, discipline, and spiritual devotion, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau’s reflections have been received as a profound reminder of the essence of faith, forgiveness, and contentment — virtues that have defined his public and private life.
The former Minister said he had no regrets in his political journey despite challenges and disappointments, noting that he had always accepted outcomes as the will of Allah.
Shekarau, who governed Kano State from 2003 to 2011, said he took pride in being the first politician to defeat a sitting governor in the state, emphasizing that his victories were achieved through faith, discipline, and the people’s trust.
The former governor also praised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its resilience, describing it as “the only party among those registered in 1998 that has survived till today,” and expressed confidence that it would continue to remain relevant.
