• Login
  • Register
Nairametrics
  • Home
  • Exclusives
    • Financial Analysis
    • Corporate Stories
    • Interviews
    • Investigations
    • Metrics
    • Economy
    • Nairalytics
  • Markets
    • Currencies
    • Cryptos
    • Commodities
    • Equities
      • Company Results
      • Dividends
      • Stock Market
    • Fixed Income
    • Market Views
    • Securities
  • Sectors
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Company News
    • Consumer Goods
    • Corporate Updates
    • Corporate deals
    • Corporate Press Releases
    • Energy
    • Entertainment
    • Financial Services
    • Health
    • Hospitality & Travel
    • Manufacturing
    • Real Estate and Construction
    • Renewables & Sustainability
    • Tech News
  • Business News
    • Budget
    • Public Debt
    • Funds Management
    • Tax
  • Financial Literacy
    • Career tips
    • Personal Finance
  • Lifestyle
    • Billionaire Watch
    • Profiles
  • Opinions
    • Blurb
    • Op-Eds
    • Research Analysis
  • Recapitalization
    • Access Holdings Offer
    • Fidelity Bank Offer
    • GTCO Offer
    • Zenith Bank Offer
  • Home
  • Exclusives
    • Financial Analysis
    • Corporate Stories
    • Interviews
    • Investigations
    • Metrics
    • Economy
    • Nairalytics
  • Markets
    • Currencies
    • Cryptos
    • Commodities
    • Equities
      • Company Results
      • Dividends
      • Stock Market
    • Fixed Income
    • Market Views
    • Securities
  • Sectors
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Company News
    • Consumer Goods
    • Corporate Updates
    • Corporate deals
    • Corporate Press Releases
    • Energy
    • Entertainment
    • Financial Services
    • Health
    • Hospitality & Travel
    • Manufacturing
    • Real Estate and Construction
    • Renewables & Sustainability
    • Tech News
  • Business News
    • Budget
    • Public Debt
    • Funds Management
    • Tax
  • Financial Literacy
    • Career tips
    • Personal Finance
  • Lifestyle
    • Billionaire Watch
    • Profiles
  • Opinions
    • Blurb
    • Op-Eds
    • Research Analysis
  • Recapitalization
    • Access Holdings Offer
    • Fidelity Bank Offer
    • GTCO Offer
    • Zenith Bank Offer
Nairametrics
No Result
View All Result
Home Business News Politics

I’m Not Running For 2019 Presidency Says Aliko Dangote

Chacha Wabara by Chacha Wabara
September 9, 2017
in Politics
Dangote plans to invest Up to $50 Billion in U.S., Europe
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin

Africa’s richest, Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote’s name has been making the rounds with the claims that he will be in the running for 2019 presidency. Think-tank program, created by former President Goodluck Jonathan, ‘supposedly’ contacted Dangote to be PDP’s presidential torch bearer come 2019.

Without mincing words, Aliko Dangote made it crystal clear that he has no interests at all in running for presidency. He denied all claims of being met by members of the think-tank committee and warned people to stop dropping his name for the 2019 presidency.

Rather than 2019 presidency, other things are fore front on the entrepreneur’s to-do list. Aliko Dangote made it clear that his passion lies not in politics but in business development and job and wealth creation. There are no doubts as to whether he has managed to live out his passion as it is evident given his net worth, the vast businesses in his name, and the number of people under his employ.

RelatedStories

Obasanjo’s Economic Team, Dangote Refinery, and the $1 Trillion Dream – Drinks and Mics

Obasanjo’s Economic Team, Dangote Refinery, and the $1 Trillion Dream – Drinks and Mics

March 29, 2025
Why Econet founder, Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth dropped by $1.2B in 12 months

Zimbabwean billionaire, Masiyiwa says idea to build Africa’s 1st AI factory inspired by Dangote, Obasanjo

March 25, 2025

At the moment Aliko Dangote has channeled his time, resources and passion towards the on-going Dangote refinery in Lagos and the sugar projects. These projects promise to create thousands of job opportunities for the youth of this nation and that will (in his words) “change the narrative in the country”.

Name droppers have been severely warned by the man himself to stop dropping Aliko Dangote’s name. He referred to the act of name dropping as ‘infamous’ and pleaded that they leave his name out of it. He is also sure that this could all end up putting him in collision course with the current president, President Buhari and the government in power.

Adamant on his stand regarding this matter, Dangote claims that people who are jealous of his success are the ones responsible for this name dropping stunt; their end goal being to put bad blood between himself and President Buhari who according to Dangote is like a father to him. These were his words to Daily Times in an interview with them.

“This whole thing is an attempt by people who do not like me. They are doing all these with a view to putting me on a collision course with President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party. They are people who are jealous of the successes I have so far recorded. My passion is for business development, provision of jobs and wealth creation, not politics. I have never shown interest in politics. I am not interested in politics. I am not a politician. My passion has always been business and business”.

Time will tell if Aliko Dangote will be true to his words or will at a later date be persuaded to change course. In the meanwhile, it is business as usual for the business mogul.

Tags: DangoteGoodluck JonathanPMBPresidential electionQuickTakes
Chacha Wabara

Chacha Wabara

Chacha Wabara-Ogbobine is a Legal practitioner with over 9years post call experience. A research Consultant, professional writer and a blogger at heart,owner of four thriving websites with well over 10years of experience. Totally in love with keeping fit and coaching weight loss enthusiasts. I love my quiet time, being with my kids, watching TV series for hours on end.

Related Posts

Obasanjo’s Economic Team, Dangote Refinery, and the $1 Trillion Dream – Drinks and Mics
Digital Media

Obasanjo’s Economic Team, Dangote Refinery, and the $1 Trillion Dream – Drinks and Mics

March 29, 2025
Why Econet founder, Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth dropped by $1.2B in 12 months
Sectors

Zimbabwean billionaire, Masiyiwa says idea to build Africa’s 1st AI factory inspired by Dangote, Obasanjo

March 25, 2025
BIG READ: Low patronage sparks fear of job losses for petrol stations  
Energy

Petrol price war between NNPCL and Dangote hurting independent marketers – IPMAN

March 14, 2025
Naira’s Fall, UCAP’s Big Returns & Dangote’s ₦402bn Tax Bill | Market Weekly
Digital Media

Naira’s Fall, UCAP’s Big Returns & Dangote’s ₦402bn Tax Bill | Market Weekly

March 11, 2025
How Much Money Do You Need To Start Investing?
Digital Media

MTN, Nestlé Report Massive Losses While Dangote, BUA, Lafarge Cement Post Big Profits!

March 3, 2025
NNPC no longer owns 20% of Dangote Refinery, says Aliko Dangote
Breaking News

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N890 

February 1, 2025
Next Post

Stay one step ahead of the competition with these four tips

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Emple
nlng
first bank
Zenth Bank








DUNS

Recent News

  • Nigeria ranks first in global stablecoins adoption in 2025 — Report 
  • Fintech startup Hizo raises $100,000 in Friends & Family Round to boost Intra-Africa transactions 
  • Dangote Plant: Dantata and Sawoe accused of failing to settle $1.4 million debt terms 

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

Stablecoins to make up 10% of total US money supply and FX transactions -Report 

Nigeria ranks first in global stablecoins adoption in 2025 — Report 

June 20, 2025
Fintech startup Hizo raises $100,000 in Friends & Family Round to boost Intra-Africa transactions 

Fintech startup Hizo raises $100,000 in Friends & Family Round to boost Intra-Africa transactions 

June 20, 2025
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Markets
  • Sectors
  • Economy
  • Business News
  • Financial Literacy
  • Disclaimer
  • Ads Disclaimer
  • Copyright Infringement

© 2025 Nairametrics

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Social Media Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Exclusives
    • Financial Analysis
    • Corporate Stories
    • Interviews
    • Investigations
    • Metrics
    • Economy
    • Nairalytics
  • Markets
    • Currencies
    • Cryptos
    • Commodities
    • Equities
      • Company Results
      • Dividends
      • Stock Market
    • Fixed Income
    • Market Views
    • Securities
  • Sectors
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Company News
    • Consumer Goods
    • Corporate Updates
    • Corporate deals
    • Corporate Press Releases
    • Energy
    • Entertainment
    • Financial Services
    • Health
    • Hospitality & Travel
    • Manufacturing
    • Real Estate and Construction
    • Renewables & Sustainability
    • Tech News
  • Business News
    • Budget
    • Public Debt
    • Funds Management
    • Tax
  • Financial Literacy
    • Career tips
    • Personal Finance
  • Lifestyle
    • Billionaire Watch
    • Profiles
  • Opinions
    • Blurb
    • Op-Eds
    • Research Analysis
  • Recapitalization
    • Access Holdings Offer
    • Fidelity Bank Offer
    • GTCO Offer
    • Zenith Bank Offer
  • Login
  • Sign Up

© 2025 Nairametrics