President Buhari with victims of the Abuja-Train kidnap incident who regained freedom, recently.
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. So too has Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state.
A press release personally signed by Atiku on Friday said, “President Buhari, at 80, continues to be a motivation for inner strength.”
The PDP presidential flag-bearer prays for President Buhari “to continue to enjoy the grace of good health and vitality, as he continues to play his leadership roles in Nigeria and Africa.”
On his party, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, described President Buhari “as an exemplary and quintessential leader, has indeed moved the country a notch higher, especially in the area of infrastructure, security, agriculture and international diplomacy.”
The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, on Friday, noted that the president despite his age, has worked tirelessly to reposition the country and put it on the path of development.
While acknowledging President Buhari’s determination to change the narrative of the country, via his administration’s various programmes aimed at making life easier for Nigerians, Abiodun said the people would continue to cherish his presidency years to come.
He, however, prayed that Allah should grant the president a long life and sound health as well as a deserving rest after the expiration of his administration next year.
The governor equally called on Nigerians to pray for the president as he clocks 80 and give him support in his efforts to conduct a free, fair and credible poll next year.
He further wished President Buhari a wonderful birthday and more rewarding years on earth.
