The former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has applauded the contribution of the erstwhile president, Olusegun Obasanjo, to Nigeria’s democracy.
Tambuwal asserted that Obasanjo’s enduring commitment to democratic ideals and nation-building remains a reference point for generations.
He made the remark while expressing profound appreciation to Obasanjo for attending and chairing his 60th birthday colloquium.
Tambuwal maintained that Obasanjo played a vital role in the development of democracy in Nigeria and Africa.
He said Obasanjo, as an elder statesman, continues to serve as a reference point for successive generations on commitment to democratic ideals and nation-building.
Speaking via 𝕏, he wrote, “I must express my profound gratitude to the former President, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, for not only gracing my 60th birthday colloquium with his presence, but also for graciously serving as the Chairman of the occasion.
“President Obasanjo’s role in the development and strengthening of democracy in Nigeria and across Africa cannot be over emphasised.
“As an elder statesman, his enduring commitment to democratic ideals and nation building remains a reference point for generations.
“I sincerely appreciate him as well for his kind words and goodwill. AWT”
Meanwhile, Tambuwal, has dismissed comments made by the erstwhile Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi is the life of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He argued that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, and ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi will support whoever emerges as the ADC presidential candidate.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Tambuwal argued that the ADC coalition plans on having a very transparent primary.
He said, “I have been part of the coalition, and there is the possibility of transitioning to ADC. I’m consulting our stakeholders in Sokoto and other stakeholders across the country for us to conclude on that.
“However, I don’t join issues with Ayo Fayose, I have said so before, and I still stand by what I have said.
“I believe that the leadership of the ADC, from the very foundation, from what we have been discussing, agreed to have a very transparent primary election, and if we have it, all of us in the coalition will support that candidate.
“Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, we will all support. I have been playing a major role in the coalition, and it will be too insensitive for me to come out right now to say vote based on this or that.”