Sh*ck Exit! Former Minister Quits Politics After APC Primary Defeat, Says “I’m Turning To God

Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has announced his withdrawal from active partisan politics.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Shittu, a lawyer and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the announcement during an interview on SYMFONI.

He said his decision followed alleged manipulation, imposition of candidates, and a lack of internal democracy during the party’s recently concluded primaries. According to him, his experiences in the process have pushed him to shift his focus to Islamic Da’wah and other religious activities, which he described as more spiritually and morally fulfilling.

“I am no longer interested in politics. I want to dedicate myself to Islamic Dawah because if the same energy we put into politics is channelled into God’s work, it will be more rewarding,” he said.

Shittu further blamed his exit on what he described as increasing manipulation and deception within party structures, where powerful figures allegedly control internal processes for personal gain, leading to unfair outcomes and imposition of preferred candidates.

He said Nigerian politics demands huge financial, emotional, and personal sacrifices but often ends in disappointment for many participants.

The former minister alleged that the governorship primary in his party was already decided despite aspirants reportedly paying ₦50 million each for nomination forms.

He also recalled being persuaded not to resign as Pro-Chancellor of a federal university after being told that President Bola Tinubu wanted him to remain in office.

“I asked if the message truly came from Mr President, and I was told he said I should not resign. I believed it and complied,” he said.

However, Shittu claimed he later discovered that the process had already been concluded in favour of a preferred candidate before the primary was even held.

He questioned the rationale behind requiring aspirants to pay ₦50 million for nomination forms when outcomes were allegedly predetermined.

Shittu warned that such practices could undermine the party’s future electoral fortunes, saying unresolved grievances from primaries could trigger long-term political consequences.

He also argued that provisions of the Electoral Act have made it difficult for aggrieved aspirants to defect and contest under other parties after participating in primaries, leaving many politically stranded.