Lasun Alagbe
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has identified some seven symbolic political strengths of President Bola Tinubu as the latter clocks 73.
Buhari highlighted these to include being a dependable ally, a party organiser and penchant for winning elections.
He said “No doubt, the annals of the country will not be complete without bringing into mention, and a recognition of the varied and numerous roles of President Tinubu as an entrepreneur, a party stalwart, a staunch activist, party organizer, party builder, a reliable ally and a serial winner of democratic elections. I am truly proud of my association with the Asiwaju.”
This is contained in a statement in which Buhari congratulated Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, reaffirming the deep bond between himself and President Bola Tinubu with a heartfelt phone call to mark the latter’s birthday.
In a telephone conversation on Friday, Buhari joined Tinubu’s family and the nation in celebrating the President’s special day. He expressed his prayers and best wishes, asking for long life, good health, and a successful administration for Tinubu as he leads the country.
“When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the nation,” the statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Buhari, on Saturday, quoted the former President as saying to Tinubu.
Buhari added that his family and himself remain indebted to Tinubu and the other leaders of the party for the invaluable contributions they made towards the formation of All Progressives Congress, catapulting him to the presidency for two terms after failed attempts in the past, and helping to produce another APC administration with the Asiwaju himself at its head.
“No doubt, the annals of the country will not be complete without bringing into mention, and a recognition of the varied and numerous roles of President Tinubu as an entrepreneur, a party stalwart, a staunch activist, party organizer, party builder, a reliable ally and a serial winner of democratic elections. I am truly proud of my association with the Asiwaju.
“When Nigerians handed the baton of leadership to the APC in 2015, it was a mandate to lay the foundation for a new Nigeria where the poor get opportunities for a better future and I am glad that the vision is not lost. It was a victory of all those who wish the country’s good”, the statement added.
He also used the opportunity to wish the president, his family, and the nation a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and a happy and joyful Sallah (Eid).
