By TINA TIMOTHY

The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has described the Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence Cardinal John Onaiyekan as “an ardent promoter of peace, a lover of humanity, and an apostle of good governance.”

Obi, on his X handle on Friday, February 2, 2024, wrote that he was glad to be present during Onaiyekan’s birthday anniversary celebration as well as his book presentation.

“I was glad yesterday to join other respected Nigerians in Abuja at the 80^thbirthday anniversary celebration of His Eminence Cardinal John Onaiyekan. The event also witnessed a Book Presentation and fundraising for the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace.

“I was delighted to honour and celebrate this great Nigerian whose courageous fatherly voice has continued to echo for a better Nigeria. He has remained an ardent promoter of peace, a lover of humanity, and an apostle of good governance,” Obi wrote.

Obi, while wishing him a happy birthday and appreciating God for his life, also wrote that Cardinal Onaiyekan, a former Co-Moderator of Religions for Peace International, through his Foundation, has “continued to advocate for social justice, peaceful coexistence, and national progress.”

“Cardinal Onaiyekan has offered many years of meritorious service to the Church and our Nigerian society. Through the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace, established over a decade ago, he has continued to advocate for social justice, peaceful coexistence, and national progress. I thank God for his life and good health, as I continue to pray for more healthy and fruitful years upon him.

“Happy Birthday Your Eminence!” he added.