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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday, hailed the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying the country needed more leaders with integrity and pragmatism.
Jakande, who served between October 1, 1979, and December 31, 1983, passed away last Thursday at the age of 91.
Tinubu, who is also a former governor of Lagos, spoke at the eighth-day Fidau prayer session for Jakande, saying had started his political career at the late ex-governor’s house.
Recounting a conversation with Jakande, the APC chieftain stated, “He said, ‘Go, we need many like you. Go to the Senate.’ The rest is history.
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has hailed the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
This was at the eight-day Fidau prayer session held for Jakande who served between October 1, 1979, and December 31, 1983.
The event was also attended by former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba; former Inspector-General of Police, Musliliu Smith; Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State among others.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu revealed a bit of a discussion he had with the former governor, pointing out that he started his political career at Jakande’s house.