The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Congress, PDP, has described former president Olusegun Obasanjo as a great believer in democracy.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday to celebrate
Obasanjo on the occasion of his birthday.
Recall that Obasanjo was the first Presidential candidate of
the PDP since its inception in 1998, serving two terms under the platform till
2007.
The PDP wrote, “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.
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