By Peter Adedoyin
Labour Party (LP) on Saturday congratulated former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on his 85th birthday celebration.
The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Arabambi Abayomi, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, said, "Chief Olusegun Obasanjo stands out any day, in any gathering and on any platform".
Arabambi said, "Chief Obasanjo has shown through his patriotism , honour and sincerity in all his interventions on national issues, by his words and deeds the right paths to follow as a nation".
The statement reads, "General Obasanjo has an unequaled honour of ruling Nigeria as a Military Head of State and as an elected civilian president".
"Again , he holds the record of being the first Military Head of State to hand over power to an elected President; a transfer done through an election acknowledged as free, fair, conclusive and respected all over the world".
"This "birthday boy" now 85, as always remained warm, open hearted, down - hearted and focused".
"The story of the current world wide acknowledged democracy in our dear Nigeria owes its foundation to his national leadership . The story of the economic and political growth of Nigeria cannot be properly narrated without a very fair reference to OBJ".
"It is this very same "birthday boy" who had the very unique honour of receiving the instruments of surrender from the waring leadership of Biafra after the civil war in Nigeria. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is a toast in practically most of the government leadership circle across the world".
The LP added that 'the most unforgettable and extremely noble service he rendered during his civilian governance was exiting Nigeria from the World Bank debts, Paris Club, giving our dear Nigeria a clean bill of health in that sector".
"Nigerians, both the privileged and the less privileged , the politically visible and the class of the elites openly and secretly hold Obasanjo in very high esteem . Obasanjo is a household name in all parts of Nigeria".
"Chief Olusegun Obasanjo up till now from his very young age when he came on the national space in Nigeria has always strongly roars like a lion and crow like a cock , a really ebullient man".
"His truly enviable qualities and great achievements are well acknowledged and celebrated. Your unblemished record of public service, honesty, principled stance on national issues are some of the attributes that clearly stood you out for the younger generation".
"As we, in Labour Party celebrate you today at 85 , we pray that the Lord will continue to bless you with good health and wisdom so as to enable you to continue your selfless service to the nation and mankind".
"You have during your time in office did strengthen our faith in this nation. This is why your birthday is special. As you age with grace , we in LP pray that God imbue you with a yet longer life and very much more fulfilment".
"You have shown through your patriotism , honour and sincerity in all your interventions on national issues by your words and deeds the right paths to follow as a nation".
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