On Tuesday, Peter Obi, the 61-year-old presidential candidate of the Labour Party, was honored by Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s front-runner for the office.
The former vice president wished Obi many years of good health in an Instagram post, calling him his “good friend.”
Sharing a picture of the former Anambra governor, Atiku wrote, “On behalf of my family, I wish my good friend, presidential candidate of the LP, and former Governor of Anambra State, H.E Peter Obi, a memorable 61st birthday celebration. I wish you many more years in good health and vitality.”
When Atiku ran for president in 2019 on the Peoples Democratic Party banner, Obi served as his previous running partner.
In spite of being candidates for the presidency, Atiku and Obi have remained friendly.
Atiku’s announcement of his candidacy for president a few months ago was attended by the former governor of Anambra State.
Given that he was eyeing the same post, when asked why he was at the event, Obi responded, “This is a new politics. I play politics differently. For me, politics is not a war. It’s a relationship.
“Atiku is my leader, my boss, and a senior brother. If he invites me for anything, I will attend. Aspiring (for the presidency) does not say I should not keep my relationships very cordial.
I’m aspiring. Remember, I always say it, Atiku is a unifier. He believes in Nigeria. He’s a good man. And anytime he invites me for anything, I will be there.”
