Tinubu celebrates Atiku on 78th birthday

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President and the the former presidential candidate of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday.

Tinubu in a statement on Tuesday, by his special adviser on media and communications, Sunday Dare, described Atiku as an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu extends his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday.

“The former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

“The President recalls many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians, as well as their engagement as political opponents in the last presidential election.

“President Tinubu recognises Atiku’s commitment to public service and philanthropy, and prays Almighty Allah to continue to grant him health and happiness in the years ahead.”