Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated elder statesman Busura Alebiosu on his 90th birthday.
Alebiosu, a member of the Governance Advisory Council and Chairman of the Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland, who holds the traditional title of Otunba Gbelegbuwa of Ijebuland, will turn 90 on Friday, April 24.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described Alebiosu as a “stabiliser and leader of leaders,” praising his impact on politics and governance in Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu commended the nonagenarian for decades of public service and political engagement, noting his role in shaping Lagos politics since the start of the Fourth Republic.
“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, family, the government and the people of Lagos State, as well as leaders and members of our dear party, All Progressives Congress, I celebrate our elder statesman and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Otunba Busura Alebiosu, on his 90th birthday,” he said.
He also reflected on Alebiosu’s political journey, including his time in the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Somolu/Kosofe State Constituency and his involvement in politics from the era of Michael Otedola through the aborted Third Republic to the current democratic dispensation.
“Baba Alebiosu has kept faith with the political process since the time when he was elected as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly… He has been an active participant in Lagos politics from the Sir Michael Otedola era through the aborted Third Republic to the current Fourth Republic,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu further described him as “one of our leading lights,” highlighting his leadership qualities.
“He is one of our leading lights. I see Baba Bush as a stabiliser—a man with tremendous experience and a wealth of knowledge. More importantly, he is calm, respectable, yet humble. I see qualities of leadership in him that are rare among political leaders,” he added.
He also prayed for continued good health and clarity of mind for the celebrant.
“I pray for good health in the remainder of your years, in sound mind and clarity of thought, with the ability to continue to lead us and lead us well… As you grow older, you will continue to live with your head held high,” he said.
