In a congratulatory birthday message, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described APC national leader Bola Tinubu as an enigmatic politician who used his “financial wizardry” well in Lagos.

Mr Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Monday in a statement by his spokesman Gboyega Akosile, noting that Mr Tinubu’s democratic credentials are scholarly materials for study in political economy.

Mr Tinubu, a presidential aspirant, clocked 70 on March 29.

According to Sanwo-Olu, Mr Tinubu is consistent in his thoughts and actions about the development of Lagos and Nigeria.

The governor added that Mr Tinubu had donated the greater part of his adult life to the service of humanity, considering the ex-Lagos governor’s role during the aborted Third Republic and the struggle for the enthronement of democratic government after the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

”He stood firmly on the side of the Nigerian people, even at the risk of losing his life and personal belongings during the dark days of the military junta,” stated Mr Sanwo-Olu. “He took a position along with other progressives during the annulment of the June 12 struggle that led to the end of the military interregnum and was replaced with normal government, which we all enjoy today.

Speaking further, he explained, “With the return to democracy, Asiwaju displayed political astuteness, courage and sagacity to save Nigeria from degenerating into a one-party state. His financial wizardry and economic intellect, which he put to good use as the governor of Lagos state, has taken our dear state to a greater height.”

Mr Sanwo-Olu also mentioned that there were not many leaders in Nigeria today as de-tribalised as Tinubu.

”On behalf of my darling wife, Ibijoke and the good people of Lagos State, as well as leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, I wish our national leader a happy birthday, long life, and sound health for him to continue his service to Nigeria,” the Lagos governor said.

(NAN)