President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the courage, doggedness and steadfastness of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, who is celebrating his 65th birthday tomorrow.
He said the eminent politician, fondly called Osoko by his vast admirers, has remained a significant political figure, not only in Ekiti, but also in Nigeria.
President Tinubu said in a good message he personally signed, saying he valued Fayose’s support for his administration, wishing him good health and more purpose in his service to the Almighty God and humanity.
Also, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, praised Fayose’s forthrightness.
President Tinubu recalled that Tinubu became governor of Ekiti, when he entered his second term in Lagos State, lamenting that his troubled administration was truncated due to the abuse of presidential powers.
The letter reads: “His courage never waned. He bore the pains with uncommon strength. He embraced adversity with equanimity. In one of the great political comebacks of our time, he was re-elected governor of his state in 2014 and set the record as the first person to defeat two incumbent governor in Nigeria.
“Osokomole, as fondly called by his supporters, is a man who has never lacked the courage of his convictions. We can always know where he belongs on any issue. His strength as a national political figure is consistency.
“Whether right or wrong, former Governor Fayose is never afraid to say his mind without minding whose ox is gored.
