A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Bola Babarinde, says President Bola Tinubu’s philosophy and legacy must not be allowed to fade with time.

Mr Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the ongoing reforms by the president would foster stability and growth, infrastructure development, strengthen democratic institutions, and social welfare programmes that would benefit all citizens.

“These will create a lasting legacy of progress, enabling continued development and national unity beyond President Bola Tinubu’s term in office,” he stated.

According to him, the philosophy and loyal followers of past political leaders in the country faded away after their deaths because their activities were neither formalised nor structured to outlive them.

Mr Babarinde, however, said this was the best time to document, formalise and globalise Mr Tinubu’s leadership philosophy and legacy while he is still alive.

He said Mr Tinubu’s work in building people, developing institutions, and fostering a culture of bold innovation must be immortalised through an organised movement dedicated to sustaining his vision for future generations.

“The legacy of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who built men, empowered minds, and inspired courage, must therefore not be eroded.

“It must be immortalised, institutionalised, and sustained for the collective good of humanity,” he said.

He said that since Mr Tinubu’s days as the governor of Lagos State to his current position as the president, he has been consistently mentoring loyal, capable, and progressive-minded individuals who share his vision.

Mr Babarinde also said that had 40 per cent of those Mr Tinubu mentored adopted his spirit of mentorship and empowerment, the ripple effect would have transformed society and inspired global admiration.

“Unfortunately, many of those he helped rise to prominence have not replicated his selflessness or audacity in creating opportunities for others.

“That gap underscores the urgency of institutionalising his philosophy so that future generations can study, emulate, and expand upon it,” he said.

Mr Babarinde, however, called on the president to personally launch the “Bola Tinubu Club,” outlining its core values, objectives, and structure, so that his insights and methods could be captured authentically and passed on to posterity.

(NAN)