Former All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman Abdullahi Adamu has announced his retirement from politics.

Adamu spoke on Saturday in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa state, at the launch of a book written by Abdullahi Tanimu.

The book is titled 'Progressive Governance: Showcasing the Achievements of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State 2019 - 2023'.

Sule is the current governor of Nasarawa, having been re-elected in March.

Adamu, a former senator, was Nasarawa state's first civilian governor from 1999 to 2007.

During the book launch, the former APC national chairman stated that he has developed "little allergies" to political activities and speeches.

“I am not only a retiree but I am out of politics. I’m beginning to develop little allergies for political activities now and political speeches,”

“So, forgive me, I will not make any political statements beyond asking for further and more support for the governor of the state.

“He needs all your prayers and goodwill to be able to succeed. So, to encourage the author for his good work, I will launch 20 copies of the book for one million naira.”

The author, for his part, stated that he was inspired to write the book by Sule's leadership style and his infrastructural advancements in the state.