Former President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged complete support to his successor’s administration, ensuring its success.
Buhari conveyed this commitment during a phone call with President Bola Tinubu, extending his congratulations on Tinubu’s 72nd birthday.
This information was shared in a brief statement on Friday by the former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, who also mentioned that Buhari offered prayers for Tinubu’s good health.
Garba noted that following his public acknowledgment of Tinubu’s birthday, the former president engaged in a telephone conversation with him, expressing admiration for Tinubu’s outstanding leadership.
“In the course of the conversation, the former president said he was fully committed to the success of the APC administration under President Tinubu,” the statement reads.
“In this regard, President Buhari prayed profusely for Tinubu’s success, saying that praying for a leader is imperative as his success and well-being are for the nation (everyone), adding that the accomplishments of the new administration must be seen as national achievements.”
Previously, governors expressed their felicitations to the president, who turned 72 on Friday.
Among them were Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State.
Additionally, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, joined in celebrating the President’s birthday.
In his congratulatory message, Governor Abiodun lauded Tinubu as the ideal leader to navigate the country through the prevailing economic challenges.
“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 72nd birthday,” he said.
“This milestone is not only a celebration of a remarkable life well-lived but also an opportunity to acknowledge the president’s exceptional contributions to the growth and development of our great nation, Nigeria.
“President Tinubu has undeniably proven himself as a formidable politician, a visionary leader, and a champion of democracy. His unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy and good governance has left an indelible mark on our nation’s political landscape.”
Governor Adeleke in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, hailed Tinubu for his tough but promising economic decisions for the country.
The statement read, “President Tinubu is an exceptional leader, taking on the challenges that have stunted the growth of the country for years and opening a path for a future of prosperity. Under his guidance, Nigeria is weaning itself of the culture of waste and unproductivity, reaffirming our collective desire for progress and development.
“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I congratulate His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the grace of a new age and appreciate him for his service and leadership for the country.”
EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI, IN A PERSONAL CALL SAYS HE STANDS WITH TINUBU.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday, followed up his public statement with a phone call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in which he personally passed on his best wishes for a happy 72nd birthday to the… pic.twitter.com/lvkATOWbyT
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