Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has sent congratulatry message to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo who clocks 85 on Saturday.
Atiku described his former boss as a leader committed to good governance in Nigeria and Africa.
In a statement on Friday, Wazirin Adamawa said the celebration of the retired general was parallel to celebrating the vision of good leadership and pan-Africanism.
The presidential candidate noted that the celebrant continues to put forward progressive ideals in governments across Africa.
Recalling the late 70s when Africa countries were under military dictatorships, Obasanjo set the pace for a transfer of power to civilian government in Nigeria.
According to Atiku, that singular effort began the process of democratisation across the continent.
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“Similarly when he assumed office in 1999 as a civilian president, Chief Obasanjo re-enacted a convention in Africa which makes the people as the centerpiece of government policies.
“Obasanjo created an era of progressive reforms in Nigeria that continues to benefit the people of Nigeria up till today.”
