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Lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated ex-Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sending Teslim Folarin, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, Alli described Folarin as a dedicated public servant, describing him as a true statesman and champion of the masses.
The chairman, Senate Committee on INEC, described Folarin as a man of integrity and a rare gem in the world of politics.
“As a three-term Senator, Folarin gave his best to ensure that his constituents enjoy dividends of democracy,” he said.
He noted that Folarin attracted several developmental projects to his constituency and the state at large.
“In 2023, Senator Teslim Folarin contested for the Oyo State governorship on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Though he was defeated, his passion for serving the people of the state remains undaunted,” Alli said.
The Maye Olubadan said that Folarin’s leadership style has been characterised by selflessness, dedication and transparency, earning him the respect as well as admiration of his peers.
The lawmaker said that Folarin has continued to contribute to the party’s growth and development, adding that his patriotic zeal has endeared him to many across the state.
Alli prayed that his contributions would continue to positively impact the lives of Nigerians, especially the people of Oyo State, and wished him many more years in sound health, peace and prosperity.
Folarin, a former Senate Leader and three-term lawmaker from Oyo Central Senatorial District, is the Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadan land.