Tinubu shuns Aregbesola at 68 birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remained silent over the 68th birthday of the former governor of Osun State and his former ally, Rauf Aregbesola.

On his birthday on Monday, 26th May, 2025, prominent Nigerians, including governors, were celebrating Aregbesola but President Tinubu’s usual felicitation was conspicuously missing.

Aregbesola, who was alos immidiate past minister of Interior, served for some years under Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Commissioner for work.

Five years ago, specifically on his 63rd birthday, Tinubu, in a statement, described Aregbesola as a loyal and dependable ally.

The statement read below:

“Asiwaju Eulogizes Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola @ 63

” 1. Congratulations to the Min. of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his 63rd birthday.

“Ogbeni Aregbesola has done a lot for the country. He laid the foundation for the infrastructural development of the State of Osun and turned it to what it is today: a modern state.

” 2. He is creative and innovative. He provided inspirational leadership in Osun and now at the centre in Abuja.

” 3. An engineer and political activist, Aregbesola made the difference in Lagos as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure for eight years, in Osun as governor for two terms and at present as Minister of Interior.

” 4. He is resolute and committed to worthy causes. He is bold, courageous and always eager to take decisions that would impart the lives of a majority of our people.

” 5. Aregbesola is loyal and dependable. He is someone I describe as my partner, comrade, friend and brother.

” He is an exceptional grassroots campaigner and mobilizer. And he remains invaluable to us in APC.

“6. I congratulate him as he turns 63. May the grace of Almighty Allah continue to be with him. May He grant him many more years, good health and renewed energy to continue in the service of our people and humanity.”