The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has joined admirers across the globe in celebrating award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on her birthday, describing her as a literary giant and an enduring source of inspiration.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Obi referred to Adichie as his “little sister” and praised her for embodying discipline, vision, and talent that illuminate society beyond personal achievement. He commended her for deploying her extraordinary gift of storytelling to enrich global literature and uplift humanity, noting that her books and literary mentorship have inspired a generation to dream with courage, think with clarity, and use words as instruments of truth and transformation.
Reflecting on her enduring connection to her roots, Obi recalled a moment when Adichie revisited her alma mater to reconnect with her former teachers, even from her primary school years, an act he said underscored gratitude and respect for those who shape one’s journey.
Describing her as more than a novelist, Obi hailed Adichie as a moral voice of this generation, stressing that her influence extends well beyond the printed page. “On this special day, I celebrate her not only as my sister but also as a beacon of inspiration to millions, and a bridge between our past, our present, and the future we long to see,” he said, offering prayers for continued wisdom, joy, and strength in her years ahead.
