The flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar, referred to his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi, as a “respectable leader”.
Atiku, an ex-Vice President, said this on Twitter on Wednesday while greeting Obi on his 62nd birthday.
Obi was Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 presidential election, and the two were political comrades before Obi joined the Labour Party before of this year’s poll.
Atiku, in his birthday message to Obi, a former Anambra State governor, commended his dedication to growth and service.
“A respected leader and distinguished former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
“Your dedication to service and growth continues to inspire. As you add another year today, I, on behalf of my family and team wish you many more years in good health and vitality,” Atiku wrote.
Happy 62nd birthday to @PeterObi, a respected leader and distinguished former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Your dedication to service and growth continues to inspire. As you add another year today, I, on behalf of my family and team… pic.twitter.com/vCdN0L1OT3
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) July 19, 2023