President Bola Tinubu has described former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as his “longtime ally and friend” as he clocks 68.
He stated this in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Strategy and Information, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday.
The Eagle Online recalls that Professor Osinbajo was vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In the statement by Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that Osinbajo, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Buhari to deliver good governance and critical infrastructural projects for the country.
Tinubu recalled how Osinbajo proved his mettle when he briefly acted as president while Buhari was on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom.
Describing him as a close ally, friend, and brother, the President affirmed that as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in his administration as Lagos State governor, he partnered with him to institute many political and judicial reforms in the state, using the instrumentality of the law.
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He acknowledged that Osinbajo exercised his “democratic right and freedom” in 2023 when he contested alongside him for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress.
He said: “Professor Yemi Osinbajo will always remain my friend and associate.
“He served our country meritoriously as Vice President to that patriotic leader, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“He made all of us in the All Progressives Congress proud by working collaboratively and harmoniously with the president without rancour.”
President Tinubu joined Professor Osinbajo’s family, particularly his wife, Dolapo, and children, friends, and associates, in wishing the erudite professor many more years of good health and a future filled with continued success and achievements.
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