{"id":1790,"date":"2026-06-14T00:31:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T21:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/peter-obi-hails-abdulsalami-abubakar-on-84th-birthday-as-democratic-statesman\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T00:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T21:31:56","slug":"peter-obi-hails-abdulsalami-abubakar-on-84th-birthday-as-democratic-statesman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/peter-obi-hails-abdulsalami-abubakar-on-84th-birthday-as-democratic-statesman\/","title":{"rendered":"Peter Obi Hails Abdulsalami Abubakar on 84th Birthday as Democratic Statesman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has praised former head of state General Abdulsalami Abubakar, calling him a statesman whose leadership reflected \u201cuncommon courage, patriotism and selflessness\u201d during the country\u2019s transition to democratic rule. Obi made the remarks on Saturday as he marked Abdulsalami\u2019s 84th birthday.<\/p>\n<h2>Obi marks Abdulsalami Abubakar\u2019s 84th birthday<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking while commemorating the former general\u2019s 84th year, Obi joined other notable Nigerians in celebrating Abubakar and in observing the public presentation of books that document his life, public service, and contributions to Nigeria and Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Obi described Abdulsalami as occupying a \u201cunique place\u201d in the nation\u2019s history, emphasizing that his role came at a crucial stage in Nigeria\u2019s development and political evolution.<\/p>\n<h2>Key praise: leadership during Nigeria\u2019s democratic transition<\/h2>\n<p>In his address, Obi said Abdulsalami demonstrated uncommon courage, patriotism and selflessness by steering the country through a peaceful handover to democratic governance. He added that Abubakar\u2019s actions helped establish the groundwork for the democratic framework Nigeria continues to build on.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obi credited Abubakar with guiding Nigeria through a peaceful transition to democratic governance.<\/li>\n<li>He said the former leader\u2019s conduct contributed to the foundation of Nigeria\u2019s ongoing democratic dispensation.<\/li>\n<li>Obi argued that leadership should be judged less by holding power and more by the lasting effect leaders have on people and institutions.<\/li>\n<li>He stressed that a life of national service should be paired with responsibility and a commitment to the common good.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Message of goodwill and call to service<\/h2>\n<p>Obi used the occasion to reiterate the idea that meaningful public leadership is defined by service rather than accumulation of authority. He also extended prayers for Abdulsalami\u2019s continued wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Obi concluded by thanking those present and blessing the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while asking Almighty God to grant the former head of state good health, wisdom, and strength so he can continue serving humanity and the nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay Almighty God continue to grant him good health, wisdom and strength to keep serving humanity and our nation,\u201d Obi said, adding: \u201cThank you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has praised former head of state General Abdulsalami Abubakar, calling him a statesman whose leadership reflected \u201cuncommon courage, patriotism and selflessness\u201d during the country\u2019s transition to democratic rule. Obi made the remarks on Saturday as he marked Abdulsalami\u2019s 84th birthday. 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