Barau Celebrates Tinubu At 74, Backs 2027 Re-election

Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, praying that Almighty God grants him sound health and long life to realise his vision of transforming Nigeria into a prosperous nation.

President Tinubu, who was born on March 29, 1952, turns 74 on Sunday.

In a statement issued to journalists on Saturday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau expressed confidence that Nigerians would overwhelmingly re-elect the President in the 2027 general election, citing his ongoing reforms and infrastructural development efforts.

He described Tinubu as a visionary leader who has worked tirelessly over the past 34 months to reposition the country for the benefit of present and future generations.

“Happy 74th birthday to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is a visionary leader who has been working tirelessly to reposition our country for the benefit of both present and future generations,” Barau said.

The lawmaker also expressed optimism about the President’s chances in the next election, noting that Nigerians would rally behind him at the polls.

“By the grace of God, Nigerians will overwhelmingly vote for President Tinubu come January 16, 2027, when the Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the presidential election.

“I have no doubt that by this time next year, when we will be celebrating his 75th birthday, he will be the President-elect for his second term. The victory will herald his birthday celebration,” he added.

Barau urged Nigerians to continue praying for the country and to support the President, emphasising that Tinubu has the nation’s best interests at heart.

The Deputy Senate President, who also serves as First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, reaffirmed the support of the National Assembly for the President.

“We stand with the President on this journey to address our nation’s challenges for the benefit of our people,” he said.