Obasanjo backed Obi in the build-up to the February 25 presidential election which Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has felicitated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 86th birthday.
Obi said via his Twitter handle on Sunday that Obasanjo is a patriot, great leader, father and mentor to many in Nigeria.
Obi also said he admires Obasanjo’s courage in the face of difficulties.
“My Dear Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a very respected father-figure and elder statesman, I am honoured to celebrate you on this special day of yours. Over the years, you have remained a true patriot, great leader, father and mentor to many, in our nation Nigeria,” he tweeted.
“Your desire for peace, progress and development in Nigeria remains undaunting. You have always pursued the enthronement of true democracy for the nation.
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“I admire, above all, your courage in the face of difficulties. Your desire to ensure national unity among Nigerians remains praise worthy. Your personal disposition is an exemplar of the measure of a man in times of great national difficulties.
“As you celebrate your 86th birthday today, I pray that God blesses you with abundant health, wisdom, strength and fulfilment in life.”
Obasanjo backed Obi in the build-up to the February 25 presidential election which Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won.
While presidential election results were being collated, the ex-President called on INEC to suspend the exercise and address concerns of voter suppression, disenfranchisement and violence in many parts of the country.