President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his 78th birthday.

A statement by his President spokesman Sunday Dare described Atiku as an active player in Nigeria's political terrain since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

“President Bola Tinubu extends his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday,” Dare’s statement read.

“The former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.”

Dare said Tinubu “recalls many special moments shared with Wazirin Adamawa as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians, as well as their engagement as political opponents in the last presidential election.

“President Tinubu recognizes Atiku’s commitment to public service and philanthropy and prays Almighty Allah to continue to grant him health and happiness in the years ahead.”

While this statement has generated mixed reactions on social media the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives led by the Minority Whip, Hon. Ali Isa and top politicians were at Atiku’s residence today to felicitate with the PDP Chieftain on his birthday.

See some reactions below

_faisad wrote: Politics without Bitterness.

emma_rex16 commented: I love my president e no fail to remember am say na e follow stand create their APC together.

fikunademii said: They are all friends and besties lowkey

yomi_allen wrote: An action and true display of Sportsmanship with leadership quality exhibited by PBAT on this Birthday Wishes/Greetings. Happy 78th birthday to His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar GCON

ceedof_stiches commented: Awon agba reaper

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