All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola
Tinubu, has described Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, as a man of great
repute and accomplished educationist.
He congratulated him on his 94th birthday and prayed for
more wisdom and robust health.
In a congratulatory statement on Thursday, Tinubu paid
tribute to the man he called an astute politician, elder-statesman, and a
die-hard Awoist.
Tinubu wrote: “What we celebrate is the success story of
leadership by example, political consistency, total loyalty to the progressive
cause, devotion to principle, integrity, the courage of conviction and uncommon
contentment.
“Chief Fasoranti filled the vacuum left behind by our
illustrious pathfinders and cherished leaders, and in the post-Chief Abraham
Adesanya era, Papa laboured tirelessly to build bridges of unity,
accommodation, understanding, reconciliation and harmony in Yorubaland.
“I note with fondness that since Baba Fasoranti placed his
hands on the plough in 1951, when he joined the defunct Action Group (AG) as an
undergraduate student of the premier University of Ibadan, he has not looked
back.
“Through the dint of hard work, dedication and commitment to
excellence, papa rose to the pinnacle of his chosen profession, serving as
principal of reputable schools, including Baptist High School, Iwo, Olivet
Baptist High School, Oyo and Christ’s School, Ado-Ekiti, when the standard and
quality of education were high.
“As a distinguished grassroots player, Chief Fasoranti led
the way in community service as Chairman of Akure Local Council. He also
inspired, mobilised and supported like-minded patriots, including Omo-Ekun Wumi
Adegbonmire, Alex Adedipe and other progressives to keep the banner of Awoist
philosophy flying in Akure city.
“In the Second Republic, Papa served meritoriously as a
founding stalwart of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), led by the
indomitable Chief Obafemi Awolowo, joining party leaders in planting party
structures across the nooks and crannies of old Ondo State.
“It is also noteworthy that Papa performed excellently as a
two-time Commissioner for Finance under Governor Adekunle Ajasin, whose
administration effectively implemented the five cardinal programmes of free
education, free health services, full employment and rural development.
“Throughout his public service career, Papa served without
blemish and scandal but made his mark as a shining example to people who
aspired to selfless leadership. Having embraced a Spartan lifestyle, Papa has
shunned covetousness, counselled against primitive accumulation and decried
indiscipline in high places.
“As Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti effectively contributed
to and enriched the discourse on regional integration, nation-building and good
governance, and with a benefit of hindsight, advocated for a pure federal
principle as the basis for peaceful co-existence in an indivisible and united
one Nigeria”.
He added that Fasoranti has borne personal and political
vicissitudes with sober reflection and philosophical calmness in a world that
is full of ups and downs.
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