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ATIKU HAILS PETER OBI ON BIRTHDAY, CALLS HIM ‘MY GOOD FRIEND AND DEDICATED PATRIOT’
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated with the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on his 63rd birthday.
Atiku, in a post via his X handle on Friday, described Peter Obi as his good friend and dedicated patriot.
Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, also prayed that Peter Obi would enjoy more good years on earth and continued service to the country.
He wrote, “On behalf of my family, I extend hearty birthday wishes to my good friend, a dedicated patriot and former Governor of Anambra State, @PeterObi, on his 63rd birthday. May you enjoy many more years of good health and continued service to our nation.”’
Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the National Assembly over the removal of the Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, as the Majority Whip.
Ndume was replaced by Borno North Senator, Mohammed Tahir Monguno, during the plenary on Tuesday, following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu.
Recall that last week, Ndume stated in an interview that the president was unaware of what was happening outside the Villa, alleging that the president had been fenced off and caged.
In a statement via X on Thursday, Atiku faulted the highhandedness of the executive arm of the government in attempting to use the legislature against the interest of the masses.
Atiku asserted that the democracy under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu has become an anathema to the general principle of democracy.
He noted that the National Assembly is gradually becoming a puppet in Tinubu’s hands as regards taking a reverse course in its function.While expressing displeasure over the removal of Ndume, Atiku also recalled the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, who had earlier criticized Tinubu earlier this year, adding that the National Assembly has become an enabler of executive recklessness.
