President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, ignored politics and congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku, who clocked 78, was Tinubu’s rival in the 2023 general elections.
The President extended birthday wishes to Atiku through Sunday Dare, his Special Adviser on Media & Communications.
According to Tinubu, the former vice president has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.
Tinubu in the statement recalled many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The President recognises Atiku’s commitment to public service and philanthropy, and prays Almighty Allah to continue to grant him health and happiness in the years ahead,” Tinubu added.