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Ukorebi Esien | Jan. 4, 2026
CALABAR — Former federal lawmaker and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Daniel Asuquo (popularly known as Dansuki), has cautioned his supporters against engaging in political hostility on his behalf, urging them to prioritise friendship, family ties and community cohesion over partisan battles.
Dansuki gave the warning on while hosting friends, associates and political allies from across party lines at his residence during a get-together in Calabar.
Addressing the gathering, the former member of Nigeria's Green Chambers at the National Assembly who Represented Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency stressed that political differences must not be allowed to destroy long-standing personal relationships built over decades.
"Don't take my fight though. Dey your dey, make I dey my dey. Don't fight for me," he told the audience. "Your brother is your brother. Your sister is your sister. What has joined us together is the friendship we have built over the years."
He noted that many friendships present at the gathering predated politics, some spanning more than 30 to 40 years, and described such bonds as stronger and more enduring than political affiliations.
Dansuki expressed concern that political loyalty had strained relationships among some of his supporters, warning against turning political disagreements into personal enmity.
"I notice that a lot of you are not talking to yourselves because you are supporting different causes. Don't carry my battle. Friendship is bigger than politics," he said.
"You are free to support whoever you want to support outside here, but don't let your affiliations destroy the bond we share here." He added.
The grassroot politician also used the occasion to reaffirm his support for the administration of Governor Bassey Otu, dismissing speculations on social media about a rift between them.
"I believe in Prince Otu's government because it was the right thing to do," Dansuki stated. "People should not mix business with politics. Relationship is relationship."
While acknowledging the dynamic nature of politics, he urged party members to stop undermining one another, warning that growth cannot be achieved by running others down.
"People must not pull others down to grow. You only think you are going somewhere, but without a good foundation, you will not go far," he said.
Dansuki also encouraged cross-party tolerance, noting that the gathering included supporters from APC, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, united by friendship rather than political alignment.
He thanked attendees for their continued support and pledged to maintain open relationships with friends and associates, regardless of political differences.
The event featured goodwill messages from party leaders and longtime associates, who praised Dansuki for sustaining relationships even while out of public office and pledged continued support for his political and personal endeavours.
The gathering ended with the distribution of food items and cash to invited guests, which Dansuki described as a token of friendship and shared commitment to building a better future together.
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