Our Reporter, Abuja
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has felicitated with legal luminary and foremost human rights activist, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, on his seventieth birthday.
The former governor of Anambra State took to his official Twitter handle to celebrate the former leader of the Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, for always speaking out “against abuse of office, disregard for the rule of law, judicial contempt and other societal ills that pervade our nation.”
Obi further said that as a human rights activist, Agbakoba has used his position to advance the cause of humanity, and wished him more healthy and fruitful years ahead.
Below is the full text of Obi’s birthday message:
“I most sincerely congratulate my very elder brother, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, I celebrate with you on your 70th birthday. I also celebrate your many achievements and giant strides, especially in the legal profession, that have decorated your life.
As a human rights activist, you have continued to use your position for the advancement of the cause of humanity. You have always spoken out against abuse of office, disregard for the rule of law, judicial contempt and other societal ills that pervades our nation.
As you have ascended unto the 7th floor, I pray that God Almighty grant you more healthy, fruitful and happy years. -PO”
I most sincerely congratulate my very elder brother, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, I celebrate with you on your 70th birthday. I also celebrate your many achievements and giant strides, especially in the legal profession, that have decorated your life. pic.twitter.com/z0sjxUbbku
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 7, 2023
