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PRESIDENCY: Buhari calls Obasanjo to congratulate him on his birthday
The Presidency on Sunday reported that President Muhammadu Buhari called former President Olusegun Obasanjo from London and felicitated with him on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
This was made known via a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari.
The statement reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
“In a phone call from London, where he is convalescing, President Buhari told the former military ruler (1976 to 1979) and democratically elected president (1999 to 2007) that a time like this provides opportunity to reflect on Obasanjo’s invaluable roles and contributions to the unity and cohesion of Nigeria, the brotherhood of all Africans, as well as peace and amity over the globe.
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“President Buhari described the former president as “a true citizen of the world.”
Recalling their days in the military, President Buhari said:
“Those of us who served under you in various capacities recall a man with boundless energy, with razor sharp mind, and one who does not suffer fools gladly. Working with you was a school in itself, and the lessons learnt are worth their weight in gold.”
Chief Obasanjo wished President Buhari good health, saying he stands together with him in prayers, so that he can return soon to continue the good work he is doing for the country.”
President Buhari has been away to UK since January 19 on medical vacation. He is yet to make any public appearance since traveling abroad, and news about him have been limited to reported phone conversations between him and some local or global political leaders.
He has also been featured in photo sessions with some Nigerian leaders who visited London to wish him well.
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yanju omotodun
March 6, 2017 at 8:09 am
I will only believe this when Obasanjo attest to the fact he received a call from buhari. I can’t be brainwashed for long.
Balarabe musa
March 6, 2017 at 8:23 pm
It is not necessary you believe. Nigerians are used to unbelieving and it’s not a problem at all.
JOHNSON PETER
March 6, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Because we are not mumu like you. Buhari is dead period. No one can cajole us.
Animashaun Ayodeji
March 6, 2017 at 8:12 am
The presidency keeps cooking up different publicity strategies to make Nigerians believe Buhari is well, thank God Obasanjo is outspoken and fearless, is be waiting for him to shut down the presidency’s claim.
Margret Dickson
March 6, 2017 at 8:15 am
The presidency is lying, we all know. They should please forget about Buhari’s stay abroad, we don’t care anymore. He will return when he’s ready, they don’t need to keep fabricating stories to ease Nigerians, we are no more worried, they need to understand this.