Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined the Universal Church in celebrating the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV.
Obi in a message shared on his official X account, described the Holy Father’s life as a testimony of “faith, humility, and courage,” noting that his journey through the years has been a witness to God’s grace.
He emphasised the significance of the Pope’s birthday, which he said, coincided with the feast of the Triumph of the Cross, a day that symbolises victory, redemption, and unshakeable hope.
The former Anambra State governor drew a parallel between the meaning of the feast and the Pope’s personal witness, stating that his life reflects how “faith, perseverance, and fidelity to Christ can transform trials into triumphs.”
He prayed for continued strength, wisdom, and fulfilment for the Pontiff as he leads the Catholic Church in communion with the bishops, asking that God grant him peace, joy, and good health in the years ahead.
