‘You’re an inspiration to progressives’ — Tinubu celebrates Fasoranti at 97

‘You’re an inspiration to progressives’ — Tinubu celebrates Fasoranti at 97

 Bola Tinubu, president-elect, has
congratulated Reuben Fasoranti, former leader of Afenifere, on his 97th
birthday.

 

Fasoranti had supported Tinubu in
the run-up to the last general election.

 

Ayo Adebanjo, the current
Afenifere leader, supported Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour
Party (LP).

 

In a statement on Thursday, Tunde
Rahman, media aide of Tinubu, quoted the president-elect as saying that
Fasoranti is a light to his path.

 

The president-elect said
Fasoranti left a “lasting legacy” at Iju-Itaogbolu Grammar School where he was
the founding principal, as well as Iwo Baptist High School, Olivet Baptist
School, Oyo and Christ School Ado-Ekiti where he retired as a principal.

 

“On this special day that our
father, Chief Reuben Fasoranti turns 97, we have nothing but gratitude to God
for granting him long life and presence of mind,” he said.

 

“All of us in the progressive
fold are inspired by the long years of unflinching dedication to public good by
Baba. We are motivated to follow his examples because Baba Fasoranti is a light
unto our paths.

 

 “I particularly thank Baba for his support for
me, his guidance and encouragement during the campaigns for the presidency of
Nigeria. He gave me confidence and demonstrated total support.

 

“When I visited him in Akure
after I won my party’s ticket, I told him to still stay long enough with us to
see a great Nigeria that his generation worked hard and fought for. I made a
pledge to Baba and all Nigerians that I will work day and night to fulfil the
promise of a greater country.

 

“I remain resolutely committed to
that promise, even as I’m delighted that Baba is still very much around with
us. I join the children, entire family, friends, associates and Afenifere men
and women to wish Baba a glorious 97th birthday.”

Source: ‘You’re an inspiration to progressives’ — Tinubu celebrates Fasoranti at 97

 - NigerianEye
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