Atiku writes former running mate, Peter Obi, on 59th birthday

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, among others, are celebrating former Anambra State governor Peter Obi on his 59th birthday.

In a tweet on Sunday, Atiku wished his former running mate in the 2019 general elections more years in good health and service.

“On behalf of my family, I wish former Vice Presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State whose governance imprints still sustain years after, @PeterObi, a most memorable 59th birthday celebration. I wish you many more years in good health and service,” he wrote.

Okowa also congratulated Obi on Twitter. He wrote: “On behalf of my family and the government and people of Delta State, I wish the former Governor of Anambra State, and the Vice-Presidential Candidate of our great party in the 2019 general election, H.E. @PeterObi, a very Happy Birthday!”

Other Nigerians have also taken to Twitter to celebrate the two-term former governor.