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| Orji Kalu and Asiwaju |
FORMER
Governor of Abia State , Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated his fellow counterpart
in Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he turns 64 today describing him
as a front-line strategist in the contemporary politics in Nigeria.
In
a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Prince Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu
categorically recalled Tinubu’s great accomplishments particularly his courage
to always remaining at the side of the masses at all times.
“I
join millions of Tinubu’s well-wishers, supporters, followers, political
associates and family in celebrating an icon whose contributions to the social,
economic and political development of Nigeria is commendable.
”Your
doggedness, forthrightness and passion for a just society have earned you
goodwill across the country regardless of political affiliations.
”During
the military era, you sustained your stand as a welfarist, despite humiliation
from the powers that be. You have continued to sacrifice endlessly for the
sake of democracy in Nigeria.
”As
you add another year, my brother and friend, I pray that God Almighty will
continue to give you the strength and wisdom in the service of God and
humanity”.
“Asiwaju’s
exemplary leadership qualities as a consummate politician and a philanthropist
are worth emulating, adding that Nigeria needs bold and patriotic leaders
for the country to prosper.
In similar vein, Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has described Tinubu
as a leader per excellence, and emphatically, a pillar in Yorubaland.
In
a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi in
Ado-Ekiti, Fayose said the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) had, determinedly made himself a force to reckon with in Nigeria through
consistency and selflessness.
“I
heartily felicitate with Tinubu as he clocks 64 today. 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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