The Labour Party candidate in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, has praised his counterpart under the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on his 77th birthday.
Obi took to his page on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to commend the erstwhile Vice-President for his contributions to the growth of the nation.
In his tweets, Obi, who labelled Abubakar as his “very dear respected elder brother and leader,” stated that the PDP candidate, through his numerous business establishments and educational investments, improved national productivity and manpower development in the country.
The tweets read in parts, “Along with your family, friends and numerous well-wishers, I celebrate your many contributions to the socio-political and economic development of our beloved country and in particular your unique role in deepening our nation’s democracy.
“You have undoubtedly positively impacted the nation’s economic growth through your various business establishments which not only create jobs for our people but add to our overall national productivity.
You have, also through your educational institutions continued to add to the growth of education and manpower development in our country. In this field, you have added tremendous value to all tiers of education through your investment in institutions at all levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.”
The former Anambra State Governor prayed to God to grant the celebrant more wisdom and fruitful years ahead.
“Your many scholarship awards to students have expanded opportunities for the indigent. You have contributed to pulling people out of poverty through your business establishments which not only create jobs for our people but add to our overall national productivity.
“May God grant you more wisdom to continue to contribute to the progress of our dear nation and to grant you more healthy and fruitful years ahead as you age gracefully. Happy birthday Sir,” the tweets concluded.
