President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State
and his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose, have congratulated the
national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
as he clocks 64 years today. Buhari and Tinubu
They described the former governor of Lagos State as a political colossus in the country, who has contributed immensely to the socio-economic and political developments of the country. President Buhari in a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, noted that the rising political profile of Tinubu since he was elected a Senator in 1992 was “a testimony to his forthrightness, diligence and doggedness.” He said these qualities had also endeared him to the electorate and given him all-round success as a private sector worker, a businessman and two-term governor of Lagos State. The President described Tinubu as one of the pillars of the APC, who successfully created a formidable opposition that worked vigorously within a short period to oust a party that had been in power for 16 years. He commended the visionary leadership style of the Asiwaju of Lagos, who is also the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom in Niger State. President Buhari assured Tinubu that his patriotism and commitment to democracy and good governance, and his generous spirit would always be remembered and appreciated by generations of Nigerians. He prayed that the Almighty God would grant the Asiwaju “long life, good health, wisdom and prosperity as he steadfastly supports efforts to promote the development of Nigeria.” Also, Governor Amosun, in a statement said: “On this occasion of your birthday, I join you and your immediate and political families in celebrating the abundant grace of God on your life. Your life has been an eventful one dotted by numerous achievements and accomplishments. Nigeria has benefitted immensely from your fountain of knowledge, wealth of experience, political sagacity and leadership acumen. The remarkable impact you have made in all spheres of human endeavour remains a reference point.” Governor Amosun prayed that the Almighty God would preserve Tinubu for many more years, in good health. “This is so that you can continue to make significant contributions to the overall development of our party, in particular and our nation, Nigeria in general,” Governor Amosun said. Similarly, Governor Fayose in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, said the national leader of the APC had over the years proven to be a great political figure in the country. “I heartily felicitate with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 64 on March 29. Whether one likes it or not, Asiwaju Tinubu has become a political pillar and leader not only in Yorubaland but in Nigeria. “He is a great politician, who takes well-calculated political steps. I and the good people of Ekiti State join millions of Nigerians and Asiwaju Tinubu’s friends and supporters across the world to rejoice with him on this auspicious occasion. “Asiwaju Tinubu is a good case study when one talks about political resilience and doggedness and no wonder he now ranks among the leaders of this great country. I pray that God gives him the grace to witness many more years in sound health in the land of the living,” he said.
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