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What Peter Obi told Obasanjo, Atiku, Mark, others at Tambuwal’s 60th birthday Symposium
Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate in 2023, and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for urgent national unity, insisting that the future of the country depends on the people’s collective strength.A former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Obi, in an X (former Twitter) post, said he pointed these out on Saturday, January 10, 2026, to an audience that included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, and other dignitaries.
The occasion was the 60th birthday Symposium in honour of former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and Obi said he stressed that “Now is the time to unite and forge a consensus to address the troubling challenges facing our nation.”
Full text of the post reads:
Today (Saturday), I had the privilege of attending the 60th Birthday Symposium of my esteemed brother, H.E. Senator Aminu Tambuwal. The event brought together a remarkable assembly of distinguished Nigerians, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark, and former Speakers Masari, Patricia Ette, and Yakubu Dogara, along with notable Governors and numerous respected leaders and stakeholders dedicated to our country’s unity and progress.
This celebration was not just a milestone but a clarion call for unity and service to our beloved nation. During the symposium, I delivered a brief but impactful goodwill message, emphasising the urgent need for national unity. The future of Nigeria depends on our collective strength. Now is the time to unite and forge a consensus to address the troubling challenges facing our nation.
At 60, Senator Tambuwal exemplifies true leadership—not measured by years in office but by unwavering dedication to what is right. He has been a bulwark for a united Nigeria. I also extended my gratitude to him for his steadfast commitment to advancing vital sectors: education, healthcare, and agriculture. His unwavering focus on these areas underscores the reality that effective leadership lies in investing in a united and productive populace.
As I travel through Nigeria, I see immense potential being undermined by disunity and ineffective leadership. With unity and competent governance, we can transition our nation from consumption to production, bolster agriculture and manufacturing, and eradicate poverty, corruption, and insecurity—ultimately fostering an inclusive and prosperous nation.
It is absolutely fitting that we celebrate Senator Tambuwal—a champion of unity, dialogue, and national cohesion. His relentless service serves as a powerful reminder that Nigeria’s future will not be crafted by those who sow division, but by those who foster connection and collaboration.
On behalf of all who strive for a renewed Nigeria, I wish Senator Aminu Tambuwal a very happy 60th birthday. May this new chapter of his life be rich with good health, renewed strength, and even greater service to our nation.
A new Nigeria is POssible.
– PO
