President Muhammadu Buhari (l)
exchanging pleasantries with former President Olusegun Obasanjo
while the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki (m) looked on
shortly before the opening of the National Council of State meeting
at the Aso Chambers, State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida
22/01/2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has showered praises on former
President Olusegun Obasanjo as he turns 82 years old, saying that
he is “a passionate and great patriot who deserves accolades for
his immeasurable contributions to our democracy and national
unity.”
The President said he would continue to accord Obasanjo respect,
in spite of their political differences.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, the President said, “regardless of our
political differences with Obasanjo, I still hold him in the
highest esteem because his contributions to the development of the
country overshadow those differences.”
Recalling their days together in the country’s Armed Forces,
Buhari noted, “Chief Obasanjo gave a good account of himself and
inspired his juniors with his wit and other leadership skills.”
READ ALSO: Why I will continue to criticise Buhari —Obasanjo
On Obasanjo’s indelible marks, the President said, “Nigeria’s
successful transition to democratic rule in October 1979 was one of
Obasanjo’s remarkable contributions to national development.”
“As he celebrates his 82nd Birthday Anniversary, I wish Chief
Obasanjo more good health, knowledge and wisdom in the service of
Nigeria and humanity.”
Read more buhari-greets-obasanjo-at-82-says-i-still-hold-him-in-highest-esteem/