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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated former president and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 89th birthday on March 5.

Naija News reports that this was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The President rejoiced with Chief Obasanjo, whose towering influence in the country, Africa, and beyond is significant.

President Tinubu noted the courage and sacrifices of the elder statesman, who previously served the nation as military Head of State from 1976 to 1979, handing over power to a civilian president in
1979, and later as the first civilian president in the fourth republic, 1999-2007.

The statement added: “President Tinubu affirms the historic experiences of the former leader, including leading troops to preserve Nigeria’s unity at the warfront, serving time in prison for speaking out against tyranny, and consistently pursuing Africa’s political and economic interests.


“As Chief Obasanjo turns 89, the President acknowledges the zeal and wisdom he has brought into Nigeria’s development process through his books and regular interventions, revealing a depth of patriotism to nation-building.

“President Tinubu prays for more years of good health, strength, and wisdom for the former president as he continues to serve the nation and humanity.”

SmartPolician:
PDP presidents were by far better than these incompetent and tribalistic rulers that APC is giving this country. Obasanjo has a special place in God's heart.

whippersnapper:
The ebora ewu was a great man who loved the country with everything he has. He was a nationalist.Tinubu's APC on the other hand, came like a thief in the night not only to kill and destroy but to snatch,run,maim, sabotage the last hope of nation on the crest of Africa's liberation

LordIsaac:
Oh, Jagaban...you can't but like him! If it were the other way round, I doubt that man would use such comely words for him.

SmartPolician:
PDP presidents were by far better than these incompetent and tribalistic rulers that APC is giving this country. Obasanjo has a special place in God's heart.

whippersnapper:
The ebora ewu was a great man who loved the country with everything he has. He was a nationalist.Tinubu's APC on the other hand, came like a thief in the night not only to kill and destroy but to snatch,run,maim, sabotage the last hope of nation on the crest of Africa's liberation

whippersnapper:
The ebora ewu was a great man who loved the country with everything he has. He was a nationalist.Tinubu's APC on the other hand, came like a thief in the night not only to kill and destroy but to snatch,run,maim, sabotage the last hope of nation on the crest of Africa's liberation

whippersnapper:
The ebora ewu was a great man who loved the country with everything he has. He was a nationalist.Tinubu's APC on the other hand, came like a thief in the night not only to kill and destroy but to snatch,run,maim, sabotage the last hope of nation on the crest of Africa's liberation

Tareq1105:
Why won't Ebora Owu love Nigeria with everything he has when everything he had today were from govt? You want to talk about Obasanjo Farms Nig Ltd or Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library? Is it his The Bells University he established at a time he shut down Nigerian universities?

bayplus:
President Bola Tinubu is only showing gratitude to Obasanjo for helping him to win 2023 presidential election.

Regardless of their past relationship, if not for Obasanjo and Doyin Okupe (May God Rest His Soul) Atiku/Obi presidency would have given PDP the "Comeback" to power as Buhari was not too keen on Tinubu becoming his successor then.

Obasanjo will do anything to prevent Atiku to get into power and he knew the combo of Atiku and Obi will leave Tinubu in the dust, especially with the tacit support of Buhari to a northern successor. It was strategic move to take out Peter Obi to go Solo and fragment the opposition and that eventually weakened the opposition.

Imagine if Atiku and Obi combined their votes. Your guess is as good as mine.

Tinubu has shown that strategy beats noisemaking.

Many xtians may not have voted massively for Atiku/Obi candidacy but the likelihood of defeating a disaster govt like Buhari was high then.

And for those who do not understand how the economy works, the consequences of yesterday's mismanagement by Jonathan and Buhari is what we are facing today, every enlightened and well informed Nigerian knew we were already bankcrupt when Buhari handed over. It was all packaged to kick the can down the road. The Buhari's finance minister cried out they were in serious financial crisis, Emiefele was printing money recklessly and you all want a thriving economy overnight?

Politics aside, we all know to destroy is easier than to build, I am no supporter of any political party.

My mission is to educate those who can reflect and the brainless will still insult. It is expected. But it will not change the fact. Those who think Obasanjo hates tinubu and APC should go check which party iyabo obasanjo is working for now.

Politicians should not be trusted. Only the gullibles take them serious.

erad:
What do you people smoke exactly? Obasanjo help Tinubu become president in 2023? Are you serious right now? The same Obasanjo that was made to end his feud with Atiku so Atiku can have a better outing in the south west? The same Obasanjo that never spoke well of Tinubu? That Obasanjo?

Lol. Y'all are weird.

SmartPolician:
PDP presidents were by far better than these incompetent and tribalistic rulers that APC is giving this country. For living this long, Obasanjo has a special place in God's heart.

Giftedhand47:
He's still alive
Don't use 'Was' for something in existence