Political Leaders Celebrate Peter Obi's 65th Birthday

Political leaders and party officials celebrated the 65th birthday of Peter Obi on July 19, 2026. The National Democratic Congress, for whom Obi is the presidential candidate, released a joint statement from National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe and National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Morgan describing him as a servant leader whose vision guides the party toward the 2027 polls.

Other high-profile figures joined the celebration via social media. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal both praised Obi's career in public service and his impact on democratic progress. Tambuwal specifically highlighted Obi's record of prudent leadership and his influence on young Nigerians.

Adding to the tributes, Reno Omokri, Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Mexico, commended Obi for strengthening participatory democracy and engaging his followers in the political process. Obi previously served as Governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014 and contested the 2023 presidency under the Labour Party.