Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu
Buhari has sent warm felicitations to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed
Tinubu on his 67th birthday, describing him as one of the strong pillars of Nigeria’s democracy.
Buhari joins the APC family in celebrating the
Asiwaju of Lagos, who is also the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom in Niger State, for his selflessness in serving his country, and making life better for many.
A statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said the president recalled some of the sacrifices of the party chieftain to include standing up against injustice in 1993 when the June 12 elections were annulled, which led to his going on political exile for many years, and a protracted legal battle with the Federal Government when funds for Lagos were withheld.
Buhari affirmed that Asiwaju’s uncompromising posture in the face of injustice and refusal to follow the path of least resistance for personal gains stood him out today as a rare breed and one of the cornerstones of Nigeria’s democracy, especially with his track record of persistence, consistency and effective leadership.