'My respected elder brother and leader' - Peter Obi hails Atiku on his 77th birthday

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.

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

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.

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 man power 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. Your many scholarship awards to students have expanded opportunities to 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. -PO"

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. pic.twitter.com/7XYGg8cIV2

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 25, 2023