The Guardian (Nigeria)

Buhari, Lawan, governors greet Tinubu at 69

- From Adamu Abuh, Terhemba Daka, John Akubo ( Abuja), Gbenga Salau ( Lagos) and Oluwaseun Akingboye ( Akure)

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has felicitate­d with former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marks his 69th birthday anniversar­y, describing him as not only a patriot but also a statesman.

Buhari, in a congratula­tory message issued by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, yesterday, joined the ruling party, All Progressiv­es Congress ( APC) and members in congratula­ting Tinubu on his 69th birthday today, March 29, 2021.

He affirmed that the former Lagos State governor had inspired many leaders and continued to nurture talents for the benefit of the country.

The President, therefore, rejoiced with family, friends and political associates of the astute politician, praying that God will grant him longer life, good health and more wisdom.

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LSO, Senate President Ahmad Lawan and his deputy, Ovie Omo- Agege, have congratula­ted Tinubu on his 69th birthday today.

While Lawan joined family members, friends and political associates of the National Leader of the APC in rejoicing with him for marking the day in good health and high spirits, Omo- Agege applauded the former lawmaker for nurturing and strengthen­ing democracy in many ways.

In a congratula­tory message he personally signed, OmoAgege stressed that the APC chieftain remained an inspi

Iration to many. N the same vein, Lagos State Governor Babajide SanwoOlu has congratula­ted Tinubu on his 69th birthday, saying the APC National Leader is a political pathfinder, nationalis­t and detribalis­ed Nigerian, who has contribute­d in no small measure to socio- political and economic growth of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole.

Sanwo- Olu, in a statement, yesterday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Asiwaju Tinubu as a visionary leader and a rare mentor with exceptiona­l abilities in various areas of human endeavours.

In his message, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotim­i Akeredolu described the former Lagos State governor as legendary, saying he is undoubtedl­y a famous per

Mson and many stories can be told about him.

This was contained in a statement issued to journalist­s in Akure, yesterday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Richard Olatunde. EANWHILE, the ruling APC has applauded Tinubu over his role in promotion of good governance in the country.

The APC’S position was reinforced by members of the Progressiv­e Governors Forum ( PGF) who paid glowing tributes to Tinubu on his role in the electoral feats recorded by the party in the 2015 and 2019 polls.

PGF’S Chairman, Mr. Abubakar Bagudu, described Tinubu’s contributi­on to the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in 2015 as a historic developmen­t in the country.

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