The Governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has described former Head of State and presidential flag bearer of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, General Muhammadu Buhari as a gallant military officer and gentleman per excellence who has remained fervently committed to the entrenchment of democratic values in a manner that is unparralled in the country.

Governor Ahmed made this assertion in a congratulatory message to General Muhammadu Buhari who turns 70 years old on Monday 17th December, 2012. The Governor noted that since 1999 when the present democratic experience began, General Buhari has remained one of the strident voices whose views on democratic and other national issues could not be overlooked.

Governor Ahmed recalled that General Buhari's regime, as Head of State, was remarkable in the annals of our national history as it fostered a culture of discipline, moral rectitude and patriotism among Nigerians. As chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund, Dr. Ahmed said, Gen. Buhari epitomized prudent, transparency and excellence in project management.

The Governor beseeched Allah to grant General Buhari good health and more wisdom as he enters the septuagenarian club of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.