In a move that underscores deep-seated party unity and respect for veteran leadership, Hon. Samson Opeyemi Fatola has issued a stirring congratulatory message to the former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi.
The tribute follows Gbolarumi’s recent conferment as a Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a high- ranking judicial milestone that adds another feather to the cap of the legal luminary and PDP chieftain.
Hon. Fatola, a prominent aspirant for the Ibadan Southwest/Northwest Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections and the convener of “Te s’oju e” movement, described the appointment as a sacred trust.
He emphasized that the role of a Notary Public is a testament to Gbolarumi’s impeccable character and deep legal mastery, qualities that have defined his transition from a political strategist to a respected legal authority.
A central theme of Fatola’s tribute was the celebration of Gbolarumi’s unwavering political philosophy.
He described the former Deputy Governor as a man who understands that loyalty in all political ramifications is the “coin of the realm.” 
Whether to the party, the leadership, or the political cause he believes in, Gbolarumi’s steadfastness was lauded as a rare and essential commodity in modern Nigerian politics.
The statement further touched on Gbolarumi’s inspiring academic journey.
Driven by the Benjamin Franklin creed that an investment in knowledge always pays the best interest, Gbolarumi defied skeptics by returning to the University of Ibadan to earn a Law degree. 
His subsequent call to the bar, followed by an LLM in International Business Law, has transformed him into a seasoned legal practitioner of the Supreme Court, successfully blending academic excellence with his reputation as a complete grassroots politician.
As the 2027 election cycle approaches, this endorsement from Hon. Fatola signals a strengthening of ties within the PDP’s Ibadan axis.
By celebrating the veteran statesman, Fatola reinforces the values of discipline and intellectual growth that remain vital to the party’s cohesion and future success.
