I am waiting for my time to depart this world, says Aliko Dangote’s uncle
An uncle to Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, Aminu Dandata has disclosed that he is no longer enjoying life and is hoping to depart this world faithfully, with a plea to those who he might have offended to forgive him, having himself forgiven those who offended him.
Penpushing reports that the Kano elder statesman and business mogul, stated this on Tuesday when he received the Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, at his residence in Koki quarters in Kano.
The 91-year old man stated that years back, he had travelled across Nigeria, meeting people and having friends in almost all the states of the country, and said as at now he could hardly call out 10 who are still alive today.
“I have travelled to all the states in Nigeria and I have done things with people across all states, many were friends but sadly, of all the people I know, I hardly can call out 10 that are still alive. Honestly, as I am right now, I am just waiting for my time. I no longer enjoy life anymore. I hope I depart this world in good faith.
“I hope I did not offend anyone in life. If I offended anyone, I hope they find it in their hearts to forgive me. If anybody has offended me, I have forgiven them. I am now the only one left in my family living with grandchildren,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said his visit was meant to reach out to elder statesmen both in Kano and Jigawa states on the ongoing developmental projects in the northern region ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The politician also took time to meet with the Emirs of Hadejia, Adamu Abubakar-Maje; Emir of Dutse, Nuhu Muhammad – Sunusi; Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani; Emir of Kazaure, Najib Husseini-Adamu and the Emir of Ringim, Sayyadi Abubakar-Maumud.
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