President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his longtime ally and friend, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Osinbajo served as Vice President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, working harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver good governance and critical infrastructural projects for the country.

In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu noted Osinbajo’s exemplary performance when he briefly acted as President during Buhari’s medical vacation in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu described Osinbajo as a close ally, friend, and brother, highlighting their successful partnership during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State Governor.

As Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Osinbajo played a key role in implementing political and judicial reforms in Lagos State, using the instrumentality of the law. Onanuga stated that President Tinubu acknowledged Osinbajo’s decision to contest for the APC presidential ticket in 2023, describing it as an exercise of his democratic rights.

President Tinubu remarked, “Professor Yemi Osinbajo will always remain my friend and associate. He served our country meritoriously as Vice President to that patriotic leader, President Muhammadu Buhari. He made all of us in the All Progressives Congress proud by working collaboratively and harmoniously with the president without rancour”.

Onanuga added that President Tinubu joins Osinbajo’s family, particularly his wife Dolapo and children, friends, and associates, in wishing the erudite professor many more years of good health and a future filled with continued success and achievements.