Gbenga Ashafa

Earlier today at the consultative visit to His Excellency the former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN (@tundefashola) by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat (@drobafemihamzat). #KOH2027

On behalf of my family, I extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Your Excellency’s 74th Birthday @officialABAT. May the new year bring you divine guidance & enduring success in your service to our great Nation. 🇳🇬

As we celebrate Eid, may Allah grant you continued happiness, strength and guidance in all your endeavours. Eid Mubarak 🌙

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO HER EXCELLENCY, SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU, CON @SenRemiTinubu ON HER 65TH BIRTHDAY On this joyous occasion of Your Excellency’s 65th birthday, I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating a woman of extraordinary grace, deep compassion, and resolute dedication to service. From your days as First Lady of Lagos State, to your impactful tenure in the Nigerian Senate, and now as First Lady of the Federal Republic, you have exemplified dignity and selfless leadership. Your legacy of kindness, advocacy for women and children, and consistent devotion to nation-building remain deeply inspiring. On behalf of my family, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency. We pray that the Almighty continues to bless you with long life, renewed strength, and abundant joy. May the years ahead bring you even greater fulfillment as you continue to uplift lives and inspire generations with the light of your service. — Senator Gbenga B. Ashafa

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION On behalf of my beloved wife, Mrs. Folashade Ashafa, our children and grandchildren, I wish to express my profound gratitude to everyone who joined us to mark the occasion of my 70th birthday.

Today, I celebrate a Truly Distinguished statesman, a leader, father, and mentor. Senator Gbenga Ashafa @SenGbengaAshafa, your legacy in public service is one for the history books. #GbengaAshafaAt70 #TrulyDistinguished

On this blessed occasion of Eid, I extend my heartfelt greetings to you and your family. May this Eid bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your life. May your sacrifices be accepted, and your prayers answered. Eid Mubarak!

#EidAlFitr2024 🇳🇬

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙✨ #Ramadan

As you mark another year, it is the prayer of my family and I that you enjoy great health and that all your aspirations (personal and National) come to pass Insha Allah. Happy birthday Mr. President 🙏🏿🇳🇬

Your unrelenting commitment to lift Nigeria to a place of economic prosperity and safety is yielding visible results and we are all with you in prayer to ensure that your administration delivers the dividends of your renewed hope agenda.

Your Excellency @officialABAT, your birthday presents an opportunity to appreciate you for your leadership and unyielding optimism about the development of our dear country Nigeria.

I MOURN MY FEARLESS BROTHER, ROTIMI AKEREDOLU It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here I am with the difficult job of singing a dirge for Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, my beloved brother, confidant, political soulmate and governor of Ondo State. I cannot fairly capture in words Rotimi’s towering figure and his human essence. Rotimi was a man who moved our nation towards equity, fairness and justice in his strident advocacy against every form of injustice in our country through the instrumentality of the law as a senior advocate, attorney general of his beloved state, as President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Governor of Ondo State. In a challenging moment of our statehood when marauding agents of darkness spread their tentacles across our country, Rotimi was a strong voice in wilderness calling us to rethink our security architecture so we can have a more secure nation. His unrelenting advocacy led to the birth of the local police in the South West. Rotimi was a man of ideas and action. While he was with us, he taught us the power of action and service. In Ondo State where he had the honour to serve as the Governor in the last 6 years, he served his people with absolute loyalty, dedication and forthrightness. His footprints dot the entire landscape in the hundreds of kilometres of roads he built, the many school he built and healthcare facilities that he provided. During the dark hours when marauding agents of darkness visited the state and killed defenceless citizens where 40 worshippers of the Catholic Church of Owo were killed on June 5, 2022, Rotimi’s leadership qualities as a true statesman and compassionate leader radiated brightly to the world. He was a mourner-in-chief who guided his people through an agonising period. Today, I MOURN a fighter and fearless defender of truth and the masses. My personal journey with Rotimi started as joint members of the progressive family. We fought many battles together to restore progressive governance in the South West, Edo State and Nigeria as a whole. During this uncertain period, Rotimi was resolute and unflinching. He showed uncommon courage as member of our legal team in our battles to reclaim our stolen mandates in Ekiti, Ondo, Edo and Osun States. A gallant lawyer and one of the finest of the legal profession. I beckoned on him to contest for the governorship position of Ondo State in 2012. Even though he didn't make it in first attempt his enthusiasm and determination to serve his people never diminished. He eventually made it to the Alagbaka Government House in his second attempt in the 2016 election, Since he was sworn-in in February 2017, he had served the people with devotion. Rotimi has played his role well and left us untimely. We will never see his likes again. Let me tell the people of Ondo State that I am grieving with you. We will honour Rotimi's memory and make sure his legacy of service is never forgotten. In my grief and sadness, I have telephoned his wife, Betty, and Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to commiserate with them and urge them to take heart over this national tragedy. Governor Akeredolu was not just a friend, ally and associate, he was a brother and soulmate. His death is a blow to our governing APC and the progressive family as we are diminished by it. I hope that his successor Aiyedatiwa will hold steadfast to the vision of governance left by this towering political leader. H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu President, Federal Republic of Nigeria December 27, 2023 #Aketi

My wife Folashade and I offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers for strength to the Akeredolu family and the people of Ondo State. May the soul of H.E. Arakunrin Olurotimi Akeredolu (Aketi), SAN, CON, rest in perfect peace. Amen. 🙏🏿🇳🇬

Till his passage, he had an unwavering commitment to finding intelligent solutions to our nation's challenges. He will be remembered as a champion of peace and security in Southern Nigeria.

I received the news of the passing of His Excellency Arakunrin Olurotimi Akeredolu (Aketi) SAN, CON @RotimiAkeredolu with deep sadness. Arakunrin Akeredolu was not just a Patriot and Nationalist but also a cherished brother and friend.

Seasons greetings to you and yours 🎁 🇳🇬

Yesterday, I had the honour of reading the citation of @SenGbengaAshafa F.NIOB, who was inducted into the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Builders (NIOB) in recognition of his remarkable efforts in the built industry as the MD/CE, Federal Housing Authority. Congratulations on the well deserved fellowship sir 🥂

@officialABAT @fmhud_ng @Arch_Dangiwa We also express our gratitude to H.E, Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon during whose tenure the authority was founded, the Hon. Min - State @fmhud_ng & the immediate past Minister,Works & Housing H.E @tundefashola who delivered the keynote address amongst other dignitaries.

We express our gratitude to His Excellency, President @officialABAT who was ably represented by the Hon. Minister @fmhud_ng @Arch_Dangiwa, and the Hon. Minister of State Hon. Abdulahi Gwarzo.

Today we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Federal Housing Authority at an event where we reviewed the successes and challenges of the Authority within the period. The event also served as an opportunity to chart the course for a future of impact. #FHAat50