Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu
The Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, says he could remain in the upper legislative chamber forever if he wants.
Ekeweramdu made this comment on Thursday at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos while speaking at the event organised by the Not Too Young To Run movement.
The theme of the event was ‘Youth Candidacy and the Future of Nigeria Beyond 2019.’
Ekweremadu, who represents Enugu West Senatorial zone, advised the young political aspirants to go back to their grassroots and “pay your dues.”
“I’m in total touch with my people and that is why if I want to remain in Senate forever, I will,” Ekweremadu said.
“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 representatives or house of assembly by running around Wadatda Plaza, it’s not going to work.”
Famzn News understands that the Deputy Senate President has been in the Nigerian Senate for more than a decade.
Meanwhile, Senate President, Bukola Saraki declared his intention to run for the office of the president at the event.