Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi has felicitated with the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 89th birthday.
The Playwright and Nigerian literary icon turned 89 on Thursday, 13 July 2023.
Obi, in a message of goodwill posted on his Twitter handle, noted that the Soyinka has remained a reverted figure by his compatriots for his life achievements.
He hailed the octogenarian for his commitment to the struggle for a better Nigeria and humanity in general.
Obi wrote: “My respected dear father Prof. Wole Soyinka, I join your family, friends and admirers in celebrating with you as you mark your 89th birthday today. We thank God for the gift of your life in good health.
“As a person and literary icon, you have remained a revered and renowned figure, held in very high esteem by your compatriots and others all over the world.
“I salute your commitment and contributions in the struggle for a better Nigeria and humanity.
“While wishing you many happy returns of this day, I pray God to grant you more health of mind and body as you continue to positively contribute to our collective nation-building efforts.”
My respected dear father Prof. Wole Soyinka, I join your family, friends and admirers in celebrating with you as you mark your 89th birthday today. We thank God for the gift of your life in good health. As a person and literary icon, pic.twitter.com/Z2tj6TN9RJ
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) July 13, 2023