IBB @81: Tinubu describes ex-president as ‘committed statesman, patriot’

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described former President Ibrahim Babangida as a committed statesman and patriot.

Tinubu stated this in his birthday greetings to Babangida who clocked 81 on Wednesday.

In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Tunde Rahman, the former Lagos State governor attested to the deep personal relationship and mutual respect between them that have not diminished till date since when he served as a senator while IBB was president.

“I congratulate General Ibrahim Babangida our former leader on attaining 81, which is a special grace from Almighty Allah (SWT).

“IBB as fondly called by his associates and admirers is a committed elder statesman in words and in deeds. 

“A patriot of great standing, former president IBB served our country in his prime and at old age he is still committed to the unity and progress of the country and welfare of its citizens.

“I join IBB family, friends and associates to felicitate with a nationalist of outstanding qualities and uncanny capacity for forging friendships and contacts across the length and breadth of Nigeria.

“On this special day, I thank Almighty Allah, on his behalf, for making it possible for him to celebrate another birthday and for the life of service and opportunity he gave General Babangida to be part of different epochs in the life of this great and blessed nation.

“We can only wish IBB many more years in good health, fecund mind and abundant grace of God. Amin,” Tinubu said.