“My Respected Elder Brother and Leader”: Peter Obi Hails Atiku on 77th Birthday, Shares Photo

“My Respected Elder Brother and Leader”: Peter Obi Hails Atiku on 77th Birthday, Shares Photo

  • Peter Obi has extended his warm birthday wishes to Atiku Abubakar, praising his leadership and contributions to Nigeria's progress
  • Obi took to his social media page to convey his heartfelt birthday wishes to Atiku, describing him as a "very dear respected elder brother and leader"
  • Obi's tweet underscored Atiku's influence in deepening Nigeria's democracy and fostering economic and educational development

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The flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has taken to his social media page to celebrate with Atiku Abubakar, as he clocks 77.

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Obi lauds Atiku as he clocked 77. Photo credit: @PeterObi
Source: Twitter

Obi felicitates with Atiku on his birthday

Obi in a series of tweets shared on his X page (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, November 25, showered praises on the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku whom he described as his elder brother and leader.

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The former Anambra state governor thanked God for Atiku's journey so far in Nigeria's politics and beyond, and tweeted:

"Your Excellency, My Very dear Respected Elder Brother and leader, Alhaji @atiku Abubakar, Waziri Adamawa, I rejoice with you as you mark your 77th birthday today.
"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."

The LP flagbearer's post on X, has got many talking.

Peter Obi, Atiku greets Jonathan as he turns 66

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is 66 and Nigerian politicians, party stalwarts and other important personalities have showered praises on him.

In a post shared on his X page (formerly Twitter) Atiku Abubakar hailed Jonathan. He described him as a man with ideals that inspire and guide the practitioners of democracy in Nigeria and the African continent.

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Also, Peter Obi joined other politicians in Nigeria to celebrate the former leader.

Obi in a post shared on his X page, Peter appreciated God for Jonathan's impactful life. He described him as a man who has sacrificed greatly for Nigeria's democracy.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.