It has been 40 years since Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak first involved himself in politics and his achievements were extolled by his supporters to the high heavens tonight.

In a thanksgiving ceremony for his 40 years of involvement in politics, Kelab Sahabat Najib Razak (N87) chairperson Suleiman Mohamad first thanked Najib’s wife Rosmah Mansor for being an “excellent number one lady”.

“You have taken good care of him, you have made him great,” said Suleiman at the event held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) today organised by his club.

As for Najib, Suleiman said the premier was simply a “rare politician” and qualified as a “great statesman”.