The Peoples Democratic Party and the Northern Governors Forum, have eulogized former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who is celebrating his 75th birthday.
In separate statements in Abuja and Jos respectively, both the PDP and the NGF, described Atiku as a bridge builder, astute politician and statesman.
In a statement titled, “PDP Felicitates with Atiku at 75…Says He is an Irrepressible Democrat,” signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja, on Thursday, the party said, it was proud of Atiku whom it described as an irrepressible democrat.
The statement read in part, “Atiku Abubakar is a remarkably committed leader, a strong epitome of our national cohesiveness, a statesman to the core and an excellent administrator, who spared nothing, as a leader and businessman, in the pursuit of the overall good of our nation.
“Indeed, the overwhelming support and solidarity he received from Nigerians across the divide in the 2019 general election is a resounding testimony of the confidence the people have in him as a leader.”
The NGF through its chairman, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, described Atiku as an accomplished politician, businessman and philanthropist.
In a statement signed on his behalf by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Macham Makut, Lalong said, “The Forum recognises and appreciates his contributions to resolving some of the nation’s challenges including those peculiar to the northern region such as illiteracy, poverty, insecurity, unemployment and lack of unity”.
