President Joe Biden of the United States of America (USA) has revealed his reasons for withdrawing from the November 5 election.
On July 21, the US President declared that he would not be running for reelection.
News About Nigeria understands that Biden has had a distinguished political career, having served as Vice President under Barack Obama during his two terms as President.
Biden supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, which was won by President Donald Trump.
However, in 2020, Biden defeated Trump, who was seeking re-election and made history at the age of 77 as the oldest person to be elected president.
Speaking in a televised address on Wednesday night, Biden said he ended his re-election campaign in a bid to save US democracy.
According to him, he endorsed his deputy, Kamala Harris, to unite their fellow Democrats and the country.
He said, “I revere this office. But I love my country more. I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.
“That is the best way to unite our nation.”
The US president said he believed his record warranted a second term, but “nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition.”
He added, “The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule. The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America lies in your hands.”
Biden is the first sitting president not to seek re-election since 1968, when Lyndon Johnson halted his campaign as his popularity sank during the Vietnam War.
