Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed felicitation with former Governor Segun Osoba of Ogun State on his 84th birthday.
Congratulating Osoba, Sanwo-Olu declared: “Aremo Olusegun Osoba is a true democrat and member of the progressive camp, who has been playing active roles in party politics and governance in Nigeria.
“He is an advocate of good governance, restructuring and true federalism in Nigeria.
“He played a crucial role during the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulment struggle by aligning with progressives and pro-democracy activists, under the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) to fight the military junta for the enthronement of democracy and return of Nigeria to civilian government on May 29, 1999.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu remarked that Osoba, a renowned journalist turned politician, used the power of the press to influence positive changes in the country’s social and political landscape as a reporter, editor and managing director in different media organisations.
Sanwo-Olu in a tweet on his official twitter handle wrote:
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
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“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Aremo Olusegun Osoba on his 84th birthday.
“Aremo Olusegun Osoba is a true democrat and member of the progressive camp, who has been playing active roles in party politics and governance in Nigeria. He is an advocate of good governance, restructuring and true federalism in Nigeria.
“He played a crucial role during the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulment struggle by aligning with progressives and pro-democracy activists, under the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) to fight the military junta for the enthronement of democracy and return of Nigeria to civilian government on May 29, 1999.
“Osoba, a renowned journalist turned politician, used the power of the press to influence positive changes in the country’s social and political landscape as a reporter, editor and managing director in different media organisations.
“My prayer is that he celebrates more years in good health and sound mind.
“Amen.”