Politics
THE Anambra State Chairman of the Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, and renowned Human Rights Activist and Social Crusader, Vincent Ezekwueme, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Gregory Obi, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Awka, Ezekwueme described Obi as “an unusual and rare gift to humanity, whose life and leadership have redefined the meaning of public service in Nigeria.”
“At 65, Mr. Peter Obi stands tall as a beacon of hope, a symbol of integrity, and a testament that politics can indeed be played with conscience, character and compassion. His life trajectory reflects patriotism without noise, leadership without arrogance, and service without self-interest,” he said.
According to the CLO Chieftain, Obi’s hallmark virtues — humility, selflessness, empathy, contentment and legendary financial prudence — remain unequaled and have earned him admiration across party lines, ethnic divides and generational lines.
“It is an existential reality and irrefutable truth that His Excellency plays politics of morality, equity, competence, character and capability. He has consistently demonstrated that governance is about the people, not about self-aggrandizement,” Ezekwueme stated.
“He has been deeply engraved in the hearts and minds of millions of Nigerians through his unwavering commitment to the politics of transformation, reformation, production and his fanatical dedication to the welfare and wellbeing of the common citizen.”
Ezekwueme dismissed the cynical assertion by a renowned English poet and author that “one cannot be active in politics and still be honest and transparent.” He added that Obi has proven that assertion wrong through decades of public conduct marked by accountability, transparency and the fear of God.
“The greatest birthday gift Nigerians can give to Mr. Peter Obi is not lavish parties or expensive gifts, but to emulate his political philosophy and ideology. We must begin to ask ‘what can I do for Nigeria and Nigerians’ rather than ‘what can Nigeria do for me.’ We must embrace politics of morality, meritocracy and equality,” he stated.
While celebrating the milestone, the Human Rights Activist offered prayers for continued divine blessings upon the celebrant.
“I pray to Almighty God to grant His Excellency more wisdom, grace, divine protection, robust good health and to fulfill the desires of his heart in the years ahead, far beyond his highest hopes and expectations, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
Ezekwueme also used the opportunity to make a passionate appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently provide adequate and comprehensive security for top political leaders, especially presidential candidates of all the political parties, in the light of the prevailing security challenges threatening democracy and peaceful political engagements in the country.
“Leadership in a democracy should not be a death sentence. We must protect those who offer themselves for service so that ideas, not violence, will determine the future of our nation,” he added.
A.I
July 17, 2026
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