Members of the Ijesa North Traditional council have felicitated with the foremost leader of the All progressives congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 70th birthday.
A statement signed by the current rotational President the Ajalaye of Ipetu Ijesa, HRM Oba (Dr)Adeleke Agunbiade on behalf of other monarchs described Asiwaju Tinubu as a true Yoruba son whose antecedents in politics mean well for the Yoruba race.
The traditional rulers noted that the foremost politician is a kind hearted ,transparent and accountable elder statesman whose life is worth celebrating for his consistency and commitment to public service and the progressive.
According to them, he created the future he is enjoying today through a dint of hard work, persistence and consistency of yesterday which are worthy of emulation.
“This great man of countless good parts has always lived a life of service to humanity and successfully weathered all storms. He is, no doubt, a courageous and dependable leader in good and challenging times.”
“Asiwaju has invested hugely in human capital, pushing many of his erstwhile aides to greater heights politically. We note with particular interest the immeasurable contributions of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nadeco days and his effort to bring about the present democracy that we now enjoy”.
The Ijesa North Traditional council made up of about fifty notable Obas that cuts across Oriade and Obokun local governments areas of Osun State stressed that his meritorious service to the nation is impeccable, exemplary and inspiring, having established himself as a man of character who cannot be destroyed by the spoils of office.
They prayed that God should grant him good health and continuous progress in his service to humanity and Nigeria as a nation.
The Obas also used the opportunity to once again reiterate their campaign for a constitutional role for traditional rulers being the closest to the grassroot, this they believe will ensure that the developmental efforts of government will be felt by the larger majority of the people as well as tackle the perennial issue of insecurity pervading the country at the moment.
They mentioned that the general welfare of traditional rulers needs to be given more attention too.
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