Tinubu, in a
statement by his media aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, on Thursday, said Pa Fasoranti
has contributed significantly to human capacity development in Nigeria.
The APC
National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Leader of
Afenifere, a Pan Yoruba Group, as “a man of great repute, astute politician,
elder-statesman and a die-hard Awoist”.
Tinubu
congratulated him on his 94th birthday and prayed for more wisdom and robust
health.
The APC
national leader also noted that Fasoranti had moulded the lives of numerous
youths who now occupy important positions in the socio-economic and political
life of our country.
“As Afenifere
leader, Pa Fasoranti effectively contributed to and enriched the discourse on
regional integration, nation-building and good governance.
“With a
benefit of hindsight, he advocated for a pure federal principle as the basis
for peaceful co-existence in an indivisible and united one Nigeria,” he said.
According to
him, what we are celebrating is the success story of leadership by example,
political consistency, loyalty to the progressive cause, devotion to principle,
integrity, the courage of conviction and uncommon contentment.
“Chief
Fasoranti filled the vacuum left behind by our illustrious pathfinders and
cherished leaders.
“In
post-Chief Abraham Adesanya era, Papa laboured tirelessly to build bridges of
unity, accommodation, understanding, reconciliation and harmony in Yorubaland,”
Tinubu said in a tribute to Fasoranti.
He said that
through thick and thin, Fasoranti had remained a true democrat, a tested,
trusted, silent and productive worker in the progressive vineyard, a dependable
ally of early leaders and a man of honour.
“Through dint
of hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence, Papa rose to the
pinnacle of his chosen profession, serving as principal of reputable schools
when the standard and quality of education were high.
“As a
distinguished grassroots player, Chief Fasoranti led the way in community
service as Chairman of Akure Local Council,” the APC chieftain said.
Tinubu added
that the Afenifere leader inspired, mobilised and supported like-minded
patriots to keep the banner of Awoist philosophy flying in Akure city.
“Fasoranti
performed excellently as a two-time Commissioner for Finance under Gov.
Adekunle Ajasin, whose administration effectively implemented the five cardinal
programmes of free education, free health services, full employment and rural
development.
“Throughout
his public service career, Papa served without blemish and scandal but made his
mark as a shining example to people who aspired to selfless leadership.
“Having
embraced a Spartan lifestyle, Papa has shunned covetousness, counselled against
primitive accumulation and decried indiscipline in high places.
“As a public
figure and private person, Papa has borne personal and political vicissitudes
with sober reflection and philosophical calmness in a world that is full of ups
and downs,” he said.
Tinubu prayed
that God would grant him more wisdom to continue to serve as “moral compass and
guardian to the political class”.
He said, “l
pray that God imbues him with more wisdom and robust health to continue to
serve as a moral compass and guardian to the political class.”
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