President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Prince Segun Adesegun, on his 70th birthday, praising his decades-long commitment to democratic ideals, progressive politics and public service.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, the President joined family, friends and political associates in celebrating Adesegun, describing him as a dependable party stalwart and patriot whose contributions to Ogun State and the nation span student activism, legislative service and executive responsibilities.
Tinubu noted that the celebrant, who is currently an ambassador-designate, previously served Ogun State twice as Commissioner for Works and Housing and also as a legislator, before rising to the position of Deputy Governor, where he played a key role in governance and infrastructure development.
The President recalled Adesegun’s early leadership roots as a student leader in the 1970s at Obafemi Awolowo University, then known as the University of Ife, and said he had remained consistent in his political convictions since emerging as a frontline political actor in the 1990s.
Tinubu particularly highlighted Adesegun’s role in the pro-democracy struggle following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late MKO Abiola, noting that the Ogun-born politician risked his life alongside other progressives to defend the sanctity of the mandate.
“Ambassador-designate Adesegun’s patriotism and commitment to democracy were clearly on display when he defied all odds, along with some of us, to fight for the sanctity of the June 12 mandate of the late MKO Abiola,” the President said, adding that the former deputy governor had since remained steadfast in his pursuit of progressive and accountable governance.
The President further acknowledged Adesegun’s role in strengthening the All Progressives Congress, saying he contributed significantly to the party’s electoral successes in Ogun State and beyond since 2015.
Tinubu prayed for continued good health and long life for the former deputy governor and his family, wishing him more years of meaningful service to the nation.
