Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has thanked former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, for conducting free and fair election that gave birth to Nigeria’s 25th democracy celebration.
Peter Obi said this while celebrating the 82 years birthday of the Niger State born retired general.
Obi said Obi made great sacrifice by conducting peaceful election and accepting the results given to him by electoral commission that gave birth to the first administration of the 4th republic.
“I am sincerely pleased to celebrate a very respected Nigerian and Former Head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday.
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“I must celebrate this great Nigerian who also conducted free and fair elections and ensured a peaceful transition to democratic rule in Nigeria in 1999,” Obi said.
The former governor of Anambra State added that not only did the former Head of State conduct a free and fair election in 1999, he has continued to work for the growth of Nigeria’s democracy.
“To date, this great General, through his various campaigns for peace and unity of the nation, still contribute to the progress and development of the nation. May God grant him more healthy and fruitful years, and give him the energy to continue to advance the cause of peace and unity of the nation. God Almighty bless him always.”
