Birthday: Osoba Used Press Power For Positive Change- Sanwo-olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos state has described a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Olusegun Osoba as an advocate of good governance.

The Lagos state helmsman made the assertion in his message to the former governor of Ogun state, describing him as an ‘icon’ of democracy federalism.

The governor’s message is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, to mark Osoba’s 84^th birthday.

According to the statement released on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu said Aremo Osoba has made his mark in various fields of human endevours through his immense contribution to the media, politics, and governance sectors.

The governor said, “Aremo Olusegun Osoba is a true democrat and member of the progressive camp, who has been playing active roles in party politics and governance in Nigeria. He is an advocate of good governance, restructuring, and true federalism in Nigeria.

“He played a crucial role during the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulment struggle by aligning with progressives and pro-democracy activists, under the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) to fight the military junta for the enthronement of democracy and return of Nigeria to civilian government on May 29, 1999.

“Osoba, a renowned journalist turned politician, is one of the performing governors who delivered dividends of democracy to the populace during the days of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the aborted Third Republic as Governor of Ogun State. He also steered the ship of the State on the right path as the first Ogun State Governor in the current Fourth Republic on the platform of an Alliance for Democracy (AD).

“He used the power of the press to influence positive changes in the country’s social and political landscape as a reporter, editor, and managing director in different media organisations.

Osoba, a former governor of Ogun state between 1999 and 2003 was also a former managing director of Daily Times.

“On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Aremo Olusegun Osoba on his 84th birthday. I pray that he will celebrate more years in good health.”