“We have shared ideas on how to engender a better country, and formed a tag team for political power. May the ideas germinate fully, proliferate and give us the country of our dreams.”
These are some of the words of congratulations from President Muhammadu Buhari to the Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Baker, who clocks 65 on November 11.
The President’s congratulatory message is conveyed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday.
Bakare was Buhari’s running mate during the CPC years when Jonathan defeated him.
Even after then, although Bakare has been occasionally critical of the Buhari government, he still affirms his belief in the President.
He has, however, also signalled interest in running for the Presidency, to the extent that he once talked about seeing a vision in which he succeeds Buhari.
Adesina quoted the president, in a personally signed letter, addressed to Bakare as saying: “I rejoice with you as you gracefully clock 65 years of age in good health.
”I am glad that you have remained faithful and true to your callings, particularly as a pastor and preacher, contributing to pointing people to God’s kingdom, teaching them on how to get there, and live acceptable lives before God.
“We have shared ideas on how to engender a better country, and formed a tag team for political power. May the ideas germinate fully, proliferate and give us the country of our dreams.
“As you turn 65, I pray that your indomitable spirit will continue to point Nigeria to all that is noble and just. I wish you longer life in good health and strength.’’
