President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged that former Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, exercised his fundamental democratic right by choosing to run for presidency.
This was contained in a heartfelt birthday message by the President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday.
NPO Reports recalls that the former Vice-President who served from 2015 to 2023 contested alongside President Tinubu for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential ticket.
President Tinubu noted that Osinbajo, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver good governance and critical infrastructural projects for the country.
President Tinubu recalled how Osinbajo proved his mettle when he briefly acted as President while President Buhari was on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom.
Describing him as a close ally, friend, and brother, the President affirms that as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in his administration as Lagos governor, Prof. Osinbajo partnered with him to institute many political and judicial reforms in the state, using the instrumentality of the law.
The President remarks: “Professor Yemi Osinbajo will always remain my friend and associate. He served our country meritoriously as Vice President to that patriotic leader, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“He made all of us in the All Progressives Congress proud by working collaboratively and harmoniously with the president without rancour.”
“President Tinubu joins Professor Osinbajo’s family, particularly his wife Dolapo and children, friends, and associates, in wishing the erudite professor many more years of good health and a future filled with continued success and achievements.” the statement read.