Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed his admiration for General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who recently celebrated his 84th birthday. Obi acknowledged Abdulsalami's significant contributions to Nigeria's democratic transition, highlighting his role in overseeing the peaceful return to civilian rule in 1999. The former governor emphasized the importance of Abdulsalami's leadership during a critical period in the nation's history, which he believes laid the foundation for Nigeria's current democratic practices.
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