PDP celebrates Obasanjo on 89th birthday
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Obasanjo was the first Presidential candidate of the PDP since its inception in 1998. He served for two terms under the party till 2007...
The Peoples Democratic Congress, PDP, has celebrated Nigerian renowned politician and former president, Olusegun Obasanjo as he clocks 89 years.
The party, in a statement released on Thursday celebrated Obasanjo as a true believer of democracy. They regarded him as a statesman of historic significance.
“We celebrate a great believer in democracy and a statesman of historic significance. The first Military Head of State to voluntarily hand over power to a democratically elected administration. As the pioneer presidential candidate of our party and the first President of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, you played a pivotal role in consolidating democracy and stabilizing our republic at a critical moment in our national history. On this special occasion, we celebrate your service to the nation and wish you continued good health and a very happy birthday,” the PDP said.
Obasanjo was the first Presidential candidate of the PDP since its inception in 1998. He served for two terms under the party till 2007.
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