Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Chairman of the Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland, Otunba Busura Alebiosu, on his 90th birthday.
He described Alebiosu, also known as the Otunba Gbelegbuwa of Ijebuland, as a stabiliser and leader of leaders who is highly respected within his community and across Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu’s message was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile.
The governor said Alebiosu, popularly called the “Bush of Africa”, is among the political figures who have significantly shaped Lagos politics, particularly in the Fourth Republic.
He praised his contributions as a former lawmaker and long-standing political leader with about five decades of active participation in governance and politics in the state.
“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, family, the government and the people of Lagos State, as well as leaders and members of our dear party, All Progressives Congress (APC), I celebrate our elder statesman and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Otunba Busura Alebiosu, on his 90th birthday,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu noted that Alebiosu has remained consistent in the political process since his election to the Lagos State House of Assembly, where he represented Somolu/Kosofe State Constituency.
He said Alebiosu had been active in Lagos politics from the era of former Governor Sir Michael Otedola, through the aborted Third Republic, and into the current Fourth Republic.
“He is one of our leading lights. I see Baba Bush as a stabiliser—a man with tremendous experience and a wealth of knowledge. More importantly, he is calm, respectable, yet humble. I see qualities of leadership in him that are rare among political leaders,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor expressed appreciation for Alebiosu’s role in mentoring political actors and contributing to stability within the state’s political structure.
He also prayed for continued good health, sound mind and clarity of thought for the elder statesman.
“I pray for good health in the remainder of your years in sound mind and clarity of thought, with the ability to continue to lead us and lead us well. The politics that you have practised for decades will never be used to embarrass you. As you grow older, you will continue to live with your head held high,” he added.
