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Oyetola 71st Birthday: Husain Delivers Powerful Tribute
Oyetola 71st birthday: Senator Husain hails the former Osun governor as APC’s linchpin and praises his impact on marine economy and national progress
Oyetola 71st birthday celebration drew heartfelt tributes from Senator Mudashiru Husain, who described the former Osun governor as the linchpin of the All Progressives Congress’s sustainability in the state.
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In a powerful message marking the milestone, the former senator commended Oyetola’s calm, strategic and unifying leadership, saying it had helped steer the party through challenging times and kept its core values intact.
According to Husain, Oyetola’s influence goes far beyond political structure. “He is more than a leader — he is the North Star of Osun’s progressive family,” Husain remarked. “His calm approach and principled voice of reason have helped the APC remain resilient and forward-looking.”
Highlighting his national contribution, Husain praised Oyetola’s achievements as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, where he has led efforts to harness Nigeria’s maritime potential for economic growth. “He is unlocking opportunities that many thought were out of reach,” he added.
Oyetola, who served as Governor of Osun State from 2018 to 2022, is credited with laying down a legacy of fiscal prudence, inclusive governance and infrastructural renewal — qualities Husain believes are guiding his performance at the federal level.
Senator Husain also lauded the minister as an inspiration to the younger generation of progressives, describing him as a model for dignified, results-oriented leadership.
“Oyetola’s 71st birthday is more than a personal celebration. It is a reminder of the legacy he continues to build and the calm strength with which he leads,” Husain noted. “May he be granted long life and greater strength to keep serving with integrity.”
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The tribute reflects growing admiration for Oyetola’s statesmanlike presence within the APC and his perceived role in shaping its future direction in Osun State and beyond.
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A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, secured his place as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
The hitch-free primary exercise saw card-carrying members in their numbers validate his candidacy, underscoring the strength of his grassroots support.
The development comes just days after Obasa’s May 13 declaration at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he announced his ambition to contest for the federal seat.
At that earlier event, he explained that his decision was driven by calls from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could serve Agege more effectively at the national level.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa had said.
At the primary election, Obasa expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from his constituency.
“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he remarked.
He further pledged to remain people-focused in his representation: “My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, to amplify the voices of our people, and to ensure that Agege continues to stand tall in the comity of constituencies. This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.”
Party officials praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that it reflected the unity and discipline within the APC in Agege.
Observers also pointed to Obasa’s earlier endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Hon. Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II as evidence of his broader strategy to consolidate party cohesion.
With the primary now concluded, Obasa is set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election, a move that many believe will further entrench the party’s influence in Agege.
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