Tinubu celebrates Kwankwaso at 70

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to former Kano State Governor and presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday, emphasizing that their political differences do not diminish his affection for Kwankwaso. Tinubu spoke of their longstanding political relationship dating back to their time in the National Assembly in 1992, recalling that Kwankwaso served in the House of Representatives while Tinubu was in the Senate.

Both played crucial roles in establishing Nigeria's democracy, as members of the Class of '99 Governors. Tinubu noted that although their political paths differed over the years, they reunited in 2013 to form the All Progressives Congress (APC). Despite now being in different political parties and competing on separate platforms ahead of the 2027 election, Tinubu reaffirmed his affection for Kwankwaso, wishing him good health, personal fulfillment, and many more years of participation in Nigeria's democratic process.