President-elect, Bola Tinubu has congratulated leader of the Yoruba socio-cuktural group, Afenifere on his 95th birthday.
A statement from Tinubu’s media office said :“We pray that Almighty Allah grant Baba more years so he can witness the dawn of a new era where the hopes of our people for a better, stronger, more secure and more prosperous Nigeria will not only be renewed but come to full realisation.”
Adebanjo is known for his opposition to Tinubu’s presidential aspirations in preference for Peter Obi of the Labour Party who came third according to the results of the presidential election declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday March 1, 2023.
But Tinubu, according to the statement, praised Adebanjo from his contributions to “progressive good governance… as “one of the few remaining disciples of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.”
The President-elect particularly commended Pa Adebanjo for his leading role in the fight against military dictatorship, his pro-democracy struggles in the pro-democracy group, the National Democratic Coalition, (NADECO) and “remarkable leadership within the Afenifere fold.”
Part of the statement read: “Papa Adebanjo has remained consistent in sustaining the ideals of progressive good governance and social justice.
“I salute his courage over the years and the useful role he has played in ensuring that Nigeria remains a strong, united and prosperous country.
“We pray that Almighty Allah grant Baba more years so he can witness the dawn of a new era where the hopes of our people for a better, stronger, more secure and more prosperous Nigeria will not only be renewed but come to full realisation.”
