By PERPETUA ONUEGBU

Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 79th birthday.

In a message on his X handle, Obi wished the former Vice-Present, whom he described as boss and elder statesman, many more fruitful years ahead.

“My dear elder brother, boss and elder statesman, Your Excellency Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Nigeria’s Vice-President from 1999 to 2007 and Waziri Adamawa, may I join your numerous admirers in wishing you the best on your 79th birthday anniversary.

“May your special day be filled with grandeur, just like your illustrious career. Wishing you continued success, prosperity and an endless stream of accolades,” he said.

According to him, it takes a very special kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s ‘golden’ years, adding that Atiku’s dedication and patriotism were ‘attractively’ unusual.

“May you enjoy a day of quiet reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity.

“It’s my prayer that God Almighty grants you more healthy, fruitful and happy years ahead. Also, grant you more wisdom, strength, continued contributions to peace and nation-building,” Obi said. (NAN)