‘You Didn’t Allow High Office Dilute Your Humility’, Tinubu Tells Osinbajo

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has felicitated with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on the occasion of his 61st birthday.

Tinubu, in a letter issued by his spokesman, Tunde Rahman, on Thursday, described the Vice President as one who is committed to the principles of justice, honesty and equality of all.

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According to the APC chieftain, the VP did not allow his “high office” change his humility.

He said Osinbajo laid a solid foundation during his eight years as attorney-general and commissioner for justice in Lagos state between 1999 and 2007.

“This day presents an opportunity for us to thank God for the years he has given you and to pray that He provides you with many more birthdays,” Tinubu said.

“Your birthday also gives me the chance to tell you that the respect and affection I have for you as a brother and friend are deep and abiding. Your life has been one of commitment to the principles of justice, honesty, fairness and equality of all people under God.

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“You plied your knowledge of the law to advance the welfare of the common man and, thus, protect those ideals and beliefs integral to the exercise of our collective humanity.

“You did not allow high office to change you or dilute your humanity.

“You vitally contributed to most of the landmark cases and laws passed in the state, which paved the way for the ongoing development of the state. Those same rare talents and traits you continue to live by today.

“Your performance and service to the nation is a source of pride to those who know you. Along with President Buhari, you have helped to show that assumption of high office does not have to lower one’s sense of morality or lessen their humanity.”

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