Lagos State governor Babatunde Fashola will turn 50 on June 28th. His aides were planning an elaborate 50th birthday party but he asked them to stop. He doesn't want to have an elaborate birthday at tax payers expense. I love my governor. Read what he told City People below:
"By nature I am not a ceremonious person. I don't like all the noise and partying. When I saw all the plans going on for my 50th, I said no. If this is my day, then those who really love me should allow me do it the way I want to. I have told my aides how I feel about this whole 50th birthday celebration. I asked them if governors in other countries don't have their birthdays and is it usually in such a loud way and manner? If I do it my own way it won't cost me that much to receive my visitors. I funded my 40th birthday when I was Chief of Staff and it cost me so much. I am not quite sure I can do the same now. As a Governor, it will cost me more. I am not sure I want to spend that kind of money on parties. And to tell you the truth, the idea that probably I will have a birthday at tax payers expense is something that does not go down well with me, and it's only for 24 hours. So I am going to have a very quiet and simple day with close friends and family.
109 comments:
Correct man. Som ppl wuld say he doesn't want to spend but to me he's on point. Dat u hav money doesn't mean u Shld spend it lavishly.
That's what am talking about! Now here is a governor with a mindset of a man who knows the value of money, nice one!
Fashola of life...u r a rare gem jor! HBD in adv
Best Governor Nigeria has ever got!
He ought to be the next president of Nigeria but am afraid there is a demon prowling in aso-rock.
that place needs to be cleansed.
Happy birthday in advance my able governor. May God bless you now and forever.
looolz bad market.
I quite admire the new policy.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
Please give the money to OJB Jezreel for his kidney transplant biko....
Fashola for president! Amen!
God bless Fashola
Wash wash
He is such a totful person.Not like some stupid politicians who don't give a damn.Nigeria needs more selfless leaders like this
God bless Fashola
Good example.
~D great anonymous!
Way 2 go...
My friend fashola is a great man!.. Especially in a country with so many politicians moving around with #DeadConscience. Eko o ni baje o!
Way to go. This is highly commendable. I so love this Kip it up. Public office holders Pls borrow a leaf from Gov. Fashola.
Why did dis man marry someone else naaa? *crying* I love u Fashola,I always have. D only Yoruba man I can even feel anything for,even though he's married.
Good for you sir!!! Keep it simple.
BRF is just too much
Bull crap! Show us your bank accounts before and after, then, we will know what to say. And by the way, why reveal it if not for vain glory. Sanctimoniousness at it's best. Mtcheeeew!
Fashola for president! Long may you live to see this come true.
I salute your selfless leadership, your Excellency. Many happy returns. At 50yrs, you have done very well for yourself, your state and your nation. God less you.
The only reasonable politician... HBD in advance, God bless my Governor. Eko oni Baje oo.
Propaganda you can fool some people but not everyone
2015 on his mind,it is just political show but Fash i like you ,i have to let you know that Nigeria as a country is not as Lagos state...so don't think it is easy to preside over 250 ethnic groups is not like Lagos..Take is easy jeje...
Shut up already, aw much do U̶̲̥̅̊ even av sef
Story!!!this man don put pple on a long thing o#naseriouswash#
Kk Sir,u are a very good and honest politician!!#rme##all na wash'#
You are a fool. Pls wats ur age,so I can complete d statement "you r a fool @ ... Moron, wat more can u ask for?? Otondo, bezu
I know you will be president of Nigeria one day. You are humane, Godly, inteligent, reasonable, simple, and a vissionary leader. With people like you, there is still hope for Nigeria.
Wait a minute,did I hear d Governor said "quite and simple"but at d end of d day huge amount of money will b spent on his birthday.Happy birthday in advance my able Governor and future President of Naija.
Amazing Fella...not like some guy whose name sound cockROACH.. Who declare a public holiday because he clocked 50. Fash is God sent. No matter what the opposition say or do Fashola will never be forgotten by lagosians.
Kevin.
God bless you our dear fashola and HBD in advance Aso Rock surely needs You and by God's grace u will get there.U remain the Best
Eko oni baje oooooo!
Even though he does have some more wealth now than b4 and a boisterous bank acct, he is wise n considerate. I dunno who the heck among d governors won't like to pain d city purple for two solid rounded figure (50th) birthday at masses expense.
This is a man of honor, a professional and self acclaimed liberal. I wish him very good luck in all his ramification. Therefore, honor his interest n respect who d respect dues.
Hmmm...Fashola nah correct guy! If only other leaders will follow his foot step!
bless up Gov fashola but our road in Ikoyi is very bad,water every where
And he had to tell us this? This guy uses the media for everything. Even to sell his 'humility' to us. Nigeria's problem is bloggers like Linda and the tool she has made available for people's ignorance
Fash 4 presido
Shut up, fucking anonymous, can't u see u r d odd one out here?....Mumu person mumu comment!
HBD in Advance to d man dat brought SENSE to Lagos, to Oshodi especially......wish u wld become d president soon....buh I guess it aint happening
@anon 9:26 Gbam!D guy can lie,show me anoda guvnor wey tiff pass am...neway when wind blow na im we go see say chicken dey wear g-string
Gbammest!Holier than thou na him do pass,e be like say dem don put something 4 d water wey lagosians dey drink.Bank account after go make u fear fear na
I love this man, no rubbish at all... Pls visit abimboladebayo.blogspot.com
Pls, end dis talk. Wen u see a gud heart u ll kn its 4 real. If u were working as a junior staff n was later promoted, ll ur account remain d same?
Oh shut up! You animal!
Celebrate n we'l make u pay ur Merriment Tax.lol
Monkey ow isit wash wash ??..do som of y'al think b4 u type.. Fuckaa
A Yoruba man hates parties......ayayaya. Well done though. HBD
But me I'm attending the get togetHer at marina ooo(state house)yaaaayyyy!my mama na S.A to his wife..
Pls tell that to fayemi and he stupid wife. Linda post this oo. Ekiti people re really hurting
Pls tell that to fayemi and he stupid wife. Linda post this oo. Ekiti people re really hurting
Gov Fashola I said this b4 pls how do we get u to become our next president? I am from d north but I see what u can offer. Don't let politics stop u and if ur party knows ur worth they'll present you instead of Buhari, pls think about this. Mrs A.
Hbd in advance my oga @ d top... GBU
Let's wait till the D day. Let's not blow his trumpet yet. After all spending money is relative. Let's see what he come up with on that day. Btwn, its a bad market for his aids after they have sharpened there mouth to chop money in the area of over invoicing.*TongueOut*
NICE ONE
Tot he was above 60 already,y all d grey hairs na? Abeg sir slow down o,u re already lookn older dan ur age,my dad just clocked 60 n I doubt if dia is any gray hairs on his head*just tinkn aloud tho*
Deceit! Deceit! Deceit! Who is fooling who? If Fashola is that sincere to the welfare of the citizens why will his administration construct a bridge and toll it? He is just a WOLF in SHEEP clothing. Lagosians should open their eyes....
I too gbadun you --you are the Best Governor so far .HBD sir
Ode!oponu!!Fahola has been governor for years...how many times have you seen a newspaper advert wishing him HBD...na beef go kill you ooooo!!LOL
You wish!!...
Ehhhhmmmmm yes, he had to tell us. He is responsible to us. Abi r u thinking backward ni?
I luv luv luv luv luv everything about your comment,i cld kiss u muaaaaaaahhh!Dis guy's just a media-whore
Fashola for President! We need somebody to teach politicians modesty.
Ideology worthy of eulogy!!! When the citizenry becomes your major concern as a political leader, posterity will remember your legacy. In our nation where there is audacity, insincerity and impunity in looting public funds at the expense of tax payers, you have proven again your dexterity, integrity and loyalty to the electorate. With people like you Nigeria has an incredible future despite her despicable present. Happy birthday to the flag bearer, front burner and pace setter of our fledgling democracy!!! Eko o ni baje o ati Naija no o.
Don't bε̲̣̣̣̥ deceived;whatever a man sows,that shall hε̲̣̣̣̥ reap.
The Governor of Example, may the years continue to be good to you.
10.48pm..i agree
Definitely looking older than his age, stress, bad genes, I suppose
#wash
This indeed is a man for this season!
Kudos to you BRF.
oju aye....after e don chop money finish
@annon 8:16
You are nothing but a sick and demented moron, you want everything for free and am sure none of your generations ever paid a penny in tax. We pay tol here in London (£2) to use the dartord bridge in Kent , you MORON!
wash wash, stop d decelt jor
@anon 8:07
Who cares if your father is 160 and has no grey hair, your father dyes his filty hair so he can cheat on your mother with little girls. A man stress himself to make sure a state is run as it should be, decides not to spend tax payers money on NONSENCE parties like other governors, you open your germ greyed out infested mouth to campere Fashola to your father.... You sick MORON.
Kevin
The fact that he has chosen not to flaunt whatever wealth he has amassed has governor speaks volumes especially in an environment like ours where most ppl like to show off with their ill gotten wealth. Good call.
personally I like this man to contest for VP come 2015 but am afraid Web he get there rimini will be th e one rilling anyway Nigerians prayers for good gov will will,be answered ND all corrupts leaders will be dismissed.I just wanna imagine fashola gov in the fedral level.
personally I like this man to contest for VP come 2015 but am afraid Web he get there rimini will be th e one rilling anyway Nigerians prayers for good gov will will,be answered ND all corrupts leaders will be dismissed.I just wanna imagine fashola gov in the fedral level.
Man of d people, by d people nd 4 d people!
Its not by force na to use d bridge. In london if u want to use less congested roads there's a toll. Am sure he knows wat hes doin. Wat will u say abt my Abia Gov. then. Give honour to whom its due jor. Happy birthday Gov. in advance. Oz
Who said Governors dnt steal?....But Fashola is far better dan the others @least he could stop his birthday..point to anoda Governor who wud stop his owb birthday..U pple u better stop saying nonsense out of ur mouths...and learn to appreciate....stupid pple like the anonymous and dende(ode)
Albeit his decision being extremely admirable and honourable, I really need to understand how he is YOUR governor? You are obviously not from Lagos neither are you a tax payer. So what's this about? You need to take several seats.
Story time... After he n his Oga have shared lagos finish. make I hear word jor
Fashola is a man 2 b emulated! Sir,u are a mentor. Keep ur good wrks up 4 we r emulating u...
This is the best thing I have heard from a politician in a looooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng while now.
so u dont want ppl talkin abt ow u spent tax payers money on partyin buh u want dem talkin abt ow u did not spend it. propaganda of d highest lvl.....
Where's all the money OJB had that people should give their widow's mite to him when he was busy doing fine boy while others were investing? Abeeeeegi!
If d bridge is not tolled, who will maintsin it? And it will soon be dilapidated. Before I forget, nobody is asking you to pass d bridge...
ah governor!50 indeed.if he's 50 den my dad is 30 lol.politicians lie abt their age a lot.any way hbd in advance governor.
GOMINA MI FASHOOOOOOOLAAAA.........BABA!!!!!
Evn if he has fatter bnk account or he is choppn money,he doesn't just chop nd nt do anytn like oda assholes. He chops nd has done a lot to transform Lagos State. He has done a commendable job. Big ups
exemplary! Im from Kano and i just wish this man was president. One of the few politicians left with integrity
Soaked again for another fount of washing
--Teeteelahyo--
Razzmatazz anon 8:27, don't bring ur less than an animal's mentality here biko. Ode oponu? Seriously?? And u couldn't still articulate ur point. Smh.
--Teeteelahyo--
many happy returns for the day. looong life and prosperity. hip hip hip hoorayyy...:-D
@mz bimmy,your father's a slave in ur grandpa's house as u're a slave in ur father's house.Ode ni baba e ati baba re.
@ 7:30.,leaking brain!...copy and paste grammar,sure beef has eaten deep into your life,purge your life of hate and manage the cancer in your system...LOL #tongueout#
Great man with great intellect. I wish you the best on earth. Eko oni baje o, o baje ti.
Great Tayz
Great man with great intellect. I wish you the best on earth. Eko oni baje o, o baje ti.
Great Tayz
Are you daft? This was someone born in 1963, who graduated from Uniben in 1987 @ age 24! He attended Law School the following year @ age 25! He has several classmates from primary school, through Birch Freeman College in Surulere and A'levels @ Igbobi College! The man is 50...Liberty and access to the internet shouldn't be abused...
One of the most decent governors in Nigeria. Intelligent, focused, and result-oriented. Good public speaker too. One of the few polticians who can discuss economics, law, global politics, geography, religion (all the major ones), medicine, finance, sports, etc without consulting notes!
Na lie joor. Them go still do parry. All this one wey the guy justdey wash us. Biko, park well joor!
All dis 1 na washy jare. He knows lagosians will def talk if he allows his so called aide throw an elaborate party 4 him. Even if he stops his 50th bday doesn't mean he hasn't n won't steal money or kip enriching himself wit our TAX money. As a govt I commend he has tried in his own part only dat he's too rigid. My advice sir, d way u could cancel ur 50th celebration plz sir use dat same action to stop agbero n also clear dem all from d street, transportation is getting too high cos of dis damn agbero people
Dan
Forget the grammar...your comment is the best iv read so far on this topic...
Ur father too will 'chop money' if they put him there so shut the fuck up..BRF is a credible governor..one that's worth emulating sef..do u think its easy to govern a state like lagos?I'm sure ur from the north where one local government has just 50 houses..ode oshi
hmmmmm, u can fool pple , u cant fool me as well am telling u if u happens to be the prezido of nig many pple will track to dere destinations, i tell u the truth wt so ever u do on earth shall wait for u on the last day, the poor pple u removed food frm dere mouth r all wishinh u a hbd.
The sad part of all this is the fact that he had to tell his aides this
God bless him!
very good comment from the amiable governor, many of us wish you more years, with good health as lagosian have more health facilities so also you shall have a good and sound health living. ameen
Comrade bello Ayo Ajah
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