At 65: Peter Obi is an outstanding ally, principled voice, Kwankwaso
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor, praised Peter Obi on his 65th birthday.
- Kwankwaso described Obi as an "outstanding ally" and a "principled voice" committed to Nigeria's progress.
- He highlighted Obi's exceptional enterprise, conviction, integrity, humility, and modesty.
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peopleโs Party (NNPP), has lauded Peter Obi, describing him as an exceptional ally and a principled voice dedicated to Nigeria's advancement. Kwankwaso shared his birthday message for Obi, who turned 65, on his X platform.
On this auspicious day, I extend my warmest felicitations to my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
Kwankwaso congratulated the former governor of Anambra State, recognizing him as a figure of "exceptional enterprise, conviction and personal integrity." He noted that Obi has consistently distinguished himself through years of service and leadership. The former governor also commended Obi's humility and modesty, contrasting them with a society that often celebrates excess.
Throughout his remarkable life of service and leadership, Mr. Obi has consistently distinguished himself as a man of exceptional enterprise, deep conviction, and personal integrity. His humility and modesty remain exemplary in a world that often celebrates excess.
"Throughout his remarkable life of service and leadership, Mr. Obi has consistently distinguished himself as a man of exceptional enterprise, deep conviction, and personal integrity. His humility and modesty remain exemplary in a world that often celebrates excess," Kwankwaso wrote.
As our candidate on the presidential ticket of the NDC, he has been an outstanding ally and a principled voice whose dedication continues to inspire millions of Nigerians across the country.
Kwankwaso referred to Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Labour Party candidate in the 2023 election, as a dependable partner whose commitment inspires Nigerians. "As our candidate on the presidential ticket of the NDC, he has been an outstanding ally and a principled voice whose dedication continues to inspire millions of Nigerians across the country," Kwankwaso stated. He concluded by wishing Obi good health and continued impact on national development.
Happy 65th Birthday, my dear brother, Peter Obi.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.