You’re the People’s President-elect, Obidike Extols Tinubu at 71

You’re the People’s President-elect, Obidike Extols Tinubu at 71

  • One of the young chieftains of the ruling APC, Obidike Chukwuebuka, has rejoiced with President-elect Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 71st birthday
  • Obidike in a congratulatory message described Tinubu who is scheduled to take over from President Buhari on May 29 as "the people’s president"
  • The APC chieftain said Tinubu believes in the Nigerian project and has amply demonstrated this by promoting unity and peaceful coexistence in the country

FCT, Abuja - A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obidike Chukwuebuka, has felicitated with President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 71 on Wednesday, March 29.

In a statement sent to Legit.ng, Obidike described the former governor of Lagos state who is scheduled to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 as "the people’s president".

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APC chieftain Obidike Chukwuebuka felicitates with President-elect Bola Tinubu as he clocks 71 on Wednesday, March 29. Photo credit: Obidike Chukwuebuka
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Tinubu believes in the Nigerian project - Obidike

The APC chieftain also rejoiced with the president-elect on his victory in the just concluded presidential election.

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He said:

"His life exemplifies the power of determination and hard work. Over the years he has distinguished himself as a true patriot and a selfless leader. Tinubu believes in the Nigerian project and has amply demonstrated this by promoting unity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria.
"As I join his family, friends, numerous well-wishers and our great party, APC, to celebrate his birthday, I pray that the Almighty God will continue to bless, guide and grant him good health and many more years of impactful service to our dear country, Nigeria. Amen.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu hails Tinubu at 71, says president-elect made sacrifices for Nigeria's democracy

In a related development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has said the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu sacrificed so much for the nation's democracy.

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In a statement released by Gboyega Akosile, the chief press secretary to the governor, Bola Tinubu was described as a visionary and a consistent, loyal and enigmatic master political strategist.

Sanwo-Olu affirmed that the president-elect's democratic credentials are top-notch and serve as quality material for political and economic studies.

Source: Legit.ng

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