Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has congratulated former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a brother and partner committed to building a better Nigeria.
In a birthday message shared on his official X account on Wednesday, Obi praised Kwankwaso’s long years of public service and his commitment to the country’s development.
“As you mark your 70th birthday on October 21, I honour not only an accomplished public servant but also a very dear elder brother and partner whose life has been dedicated to serving our people,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor said his relationship with Kwankwaso had grown stronger over the years through their discussions and shared desire to see Nigeria become a better nation.
“With the passage of time, I have come to deeply appreciate the bond between us, the many conversations we have shared, and the common commitment to Nigeria that continues to shape our service,” he added.
Obi also commended Kwankwaso’s contributions to national development, noting that his journey through the National Assembly, the Federal Executive Council, the Kano State Government and other national assignments reflected decades of dedicated service.
“Your path through the legislature, the Federal Executive Council, the governorship of Kano State, and national public life represents decades of experience, duty, and meaningful engagement with the Nigerian people,” he stated.
Reflecting on the significance of the milestone, Obi said turning 70 was an opportunity to celebrate a life of service and look forward to greater contributions to the nation.
“Turning seventy is not merely a significant milestone; it is a moment to look back with gratitude on a life devoted to service, the wisdom gained through experience, and the opportunities that remain ahead,” he said.
The former presidential candidate reaffirmed their shared vision of a better Nigeria where every citizen has equal opportunities and lives with dignity.
“As we continue to hope for and work toward a better Nigeria, I remain grateful for our partnership and for our shared conviction that our nation can become a place where no child is deprived of opportunity, no family is left in poverty, and every Nigerian can live with dignity, security, and hope,” Obi said.
He prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the elder statesman.
“My dear brother, may God bless you with renewed strength, good health, wisdom, and many more productive years. May the years ahead be filled with peace, fulfilment, and the satisfaction of seeing the values we cherish take firmer root across our nation.”
Obi concluded by wishing Kwankwaso a happy birthday and expressed hope that the years ahead would bring him greater fulfilment.
“Warmest congratulations on your 70th birthday, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. I honour you on this special occasion and pray that the chapter ahead will be filled with abundant blessings and many more purposeful years.”
Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence, two-term governor of Kano State and former senator, remains one of Nigeria’s most influential political figures. In recent years, he and Obi have maintained a close political relationship, frequently calling for reforms aimed at improving governance, reducing poverty and creating greater opportunities for Nigerians.
