The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, celebrated the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on the latter’s 61st birthday.
In an Instagram post, the former Vice President described Obi as his “good friend,” wishing him many years in good health.
Sharing a picture of the former Anambra governor, Atiku wrote, “On behalf of my family, I wish my good friend, presidential candidate of the LP, and former Governor of Anambra State, H.E Peter Obi, a memorable 61st birthday celebration. I wish you many more years in good health and vitality.”
Obi was the former running mate to Atiku when he contested the presidential election in 2019 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Atiku and Obi have maintained a cordial relationship despite being contenders in the presidential race.
The former Anambra State governor had attended Atiku’s declaration for the presidency a few months ago.
Asked why he was at the event, given he was eyeing the same position, Obi said, “This is a new politics. I play politics differently. For me, politics is not a war. It’s a relationship.
“Atiku is my leader, my boss, and a senior brother. If he invites me for anything, I will attend. Aspiring (for the presidency) does not say I should not keep my relationships very cordial.
I’m aspiring. Remember, I always say it, Atiku is a unifier. He believes in Nigeria. He’s a good man. And anytime he invites me for anything, I will be there.”
Similarly, The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has joined millions of Nigerians to felicitate with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on his 61th birthday.
Ohanaeze described him as a “game changer, soldier of morals, democracy archetype, the popular sentiment of youth politics, an abundance philosopher, prudent resource manager, ethnic barrier-breaker and a quintessential Igbo audacious icon”.
In a statement, the Igbo apex body issued on Monday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, said that Obi’s trajectory, at every juncture, is dotted with ingenuity and resourcefulness.
Ohanaeze noted that Obi still remains an exceptional Nigerian politician who served as a state governor and left office with neither taint, tarnishes or blemish.
“On the other hand, Obi is today venerated across the length and breadth of Nigeria, not because of his stupendous wealth but because of the irrepressible plastic power of good over evil, light over darkness and virtues over vices.
“The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ambassador Professor George Obiozor feels highly elated that the rejected stone has seamlessly become the cornerstone that gravitates the Nigerian grassroots including men and women of timber and caliber.
“My brother, Okwute, be assured that in over one thousand years to come, July 19 will remain a day in history: a day a great African was born into Agulu community, Anambra State, Nigeria: a man who with a mere force of morals, uprightness, persuasions and goodwill was able to change the political narratives of the most populous and backward African country.
“On behalf of all the organs of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and indeed all sons and daughters of Igbo Land both at home and in the diaspora, we wish you many happy returns and the fulfillment of God’s purpose in your life.”
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