Aminu Alhassan Dantata, 91, an elder statesman and renowned business mogul, said he no longer enjoys life and hopes to leave this world in good faith.
According to Daily Trust, the wealthy businessman said this while hosting the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima, in Kano.
He stated that many of his friends and acquaintances from his youth in Nigeria have died, and that he could only name ten who are still alive.
His words:
“I have travelled to all the states in Nigeria and I have done things with people across all states, many were friends but sadly, 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.”
Dantata expressed her joy and appreciation for Shettima’s visit and prayed for Nigeria’s everlasting peace and harmony.
“May God not leave us with our efforts alone, we pray for his continued guidance and protection,”
he added.
Shettima was in Kano for a consultation visit.
He explained that his visit to Danata was primarily to consult with elder statesmen about the ongoing project in the north ahead of the 2023 general elections.