The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, on his 70th birthday and 19 years on the throne.

Tinubu, in a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, said Abubakar, as a prominent figure in the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, has provided leadership and deployed his knowledge and expertise meaningfully.

The former governor of Lagos State said: “I’m most delighted to celebrate His Royal Highness, Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, on the occasion of his 70th birthday and 19 memorable years on the throne of his forebears as the Paramount Ruler of Nupe ethnic nation.

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“Testimonies abound of your good deed to all and sundry irrespective of creed, colour, and race. Your nationalistic fervour and contributions to Nigeria’s unity and cohesion, and the development of your Nupe ethnic nation, Niger State, Nigeria, and beyond are noteworthy.

“Your past services to our dear country as an Officer of the Nigerian Army, during which you played a critical role in maintaining peace and security in Nigeria, West Africa and the world at large, are also acknowledged and highly appreciated.

“As a prominent figure in the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, you have provided leadership and meaningfully deployed your knowledge, exposure, and expertise.

“I pray that Almighty Allah grant you long life, sound health and increased wisdom to continue rendering invaluable services to your subjects and our beloved country,” Tinubu stated.

The Star