Ex-lawmaker, Yusuf, Hails Tinubu At 74

Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Bisi Yusuf, has described President Bola Tinubu as a statesman, democrat and builder of institutions.

The All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain from Alimosho Federal Constituency said this in a tribute to Tinubu on his 74th Birthday.

Yusuf, the Director General of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu 2027 (GMT), said it is impossible to reflect on the trajectory of Nigeria’s democracy without acknowledging Tinubu’s profound imprint.

He said Tinubu belongs to the rare class of leaders whose courage and conviction helped shape the course of national history.

“From the trenches of pro-democracy activism to the pinnacle of national leadership, his journey reflects a lifetime devoted to the advancement of democratic ideals, institutional strength, and national development.

“A Democrat in the Days of Uncertainty, Nigeria’s democratic journey was neither smooth nor guaranteed.

“During the dark era that followed the annulment of the historic 1993 Nigerian presidential election annulment, courageous voices emerged to challenge authoritarian rule and demand the restoration of democratic governance.

“Among those voices was Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), he stood firmly among those who refused to allow the dream of democracy to be extinguished.

“In the face of persecution and political intimidation, he chose the path of resistance, even when it meant exile,” Yusuf said.

He added that this period was not simply a chapter in his political career, it was a defining test of conviction.

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