John Odigie-Oyegun, national chairman of the All
Progressives Congress (APC), has described
Abdulasalami Abubakar, former head of state, as the
architect of Nigeria’s democracy.
He said this in the party`s congratulatory message to
Abubakar on his 75th birthday.
The chairman described Abubakar as a first-class
nationalist, detribalised leader and a sterling example
of statesmanship.
He added that efforts at entrenching democracy in the
country, and indeed globally, would be incomplete
without reference to Abubakar’s contributions.
“The party recalls with pride your role as the architect
of the current democratic dispensation after a troubled
and challenging period of transition,” he said.
“Since your exit from office, you have worked tirelessly
to ensure peace in the country and in trouble-prone
areas of Africa.”
He added that in the lead up to the 2015 general
election, the former head of state endeared himself to
many as a man of peace.
This, he said, was as a result of his outstanding work
as head of the national peace committee for the
elections.
Odigie-Oyegun wished the retired general many more
happy, healthy and fulfilled years of service to the
nation.
TheCable
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