The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was congratulated by Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his 71st birthday.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the Governor said Asiwaju Bola Ahmed has been blessed by God and that his birthday is a chance to thank him.
Oyebanji noted that this year’s birthday is remarkable because it follows Asiwaju Tinubu’s presidential election victory, which promises to mark the peak of his fatherland’s service.
Asiwaju Tinubu is a champion of democracy, a staunch defender of constitutionalism and the rule of law, an apostle of true federalism, and a defender of the defenseless who fights to protect citizens’ rights.
The Governor praised the celebrant for helping restore democracy in Nigeria and usher in the Fourth Republic after years of fighting the military to revalidate the June 12, 1993 presidential election.
He believed that the story of how Asiwaju Tinubu, the last progressive governor, worked hard to bring other states into the progressive fold would become a classic and be told to future generations.
Oyebanji also described Asiwaju Tinubu as a visionary leader who saw ahead of his time and a strategic leader with an unmatched ability to identify great talents.
He prayed that God would grant Asiwaju Tinubu long life, good health, and wisdom to continue his selfless service to humanity.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I wish our indefatigable leader and President-elect a happy birthday and pray that the good Lord will grant him good health many prosperous years in undiluted joy,” the Governor said.
