28th April, 2024
Political office holders in Kosofe have described a member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Otunba Adedeji Busura-Alebiosu, as a political phenomenon, who has been a destiny helper to many politicians who came across him.
Hon Ganiyu Okanlawon Sanni and Hon Femi Saheed both representing Kosofe I and II respectively at the Lagos state House of Assembly, made this known during the 88th birthday celebration of the GAC leader held at his residence in Lagos.
While speaking to newsmen at the event, Sanni who is also the chairman House Committee on Local Government Administration at the Lagos House of Assembly said, that Otunba Alebiosu, popularly known as Baba Bush has impacted so many lives, through politics, positively.
“He has impacted so many lives through politics, he has done so much to a lot of us, which requires we give back to him by celebrating him. I also want to encourage those of us who are younger to emulate these character traits in him.
“The story of Lagos cannot be complete without the Baba, he has done so many things in many ways to bring about good governance and deepen democracy. Even our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu I am sure will tell you the role he played as a political strategist,” he said.
In the same vein, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance in Lagos, Hon Femi Saheed, representing Kosofe II, also Otunba Bush as a destiny helper that they should emulate. He described Baba as a political connector.
“Otunba Busura Alebiosu is a political phenomenon, who has been a destiny helper to many politicians who came through him. He has helped so many to realise their ambition and destinies in life, he has brought many destinies alive. All we can do is celebrate him.
Otunba Alebiosu, who is also the Chairman of the Council of Otunbas in Ijebuland, while speaking said, it has been rough for him, but thank the Almighty Allah for sparing his life to see his 88th birthday.
He also encouraged young politicians to emulate the spirit of honesty and integrity that has been his watchword all through.