The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has described a former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili as a unifying figure and an apostle of politics without bitterness.

In a statement personally signed by him to felicitate with Odili on his 70th birthday on August 15, Oshiomhole commended the former governor for the seamless manner he transited from active politics to being a respected statesman across the country.

“It is gratifying to note that long after office, you are still widely adored. It can only be a measure of the durability of the bridge of unity you built across the nation’s divides – whether ethnic or religious. Even critics would acknowledge your quintessence as the apostle of politics without bitterness,” Oshiomhole said.

He added: “Even more remarkable is the seamless way you have transited from active life in partisan politics to the nobler station of statesmanship and mentoring, thus teaching us that opportunities exist for life after office.

“In the home front, you remain a role model as a romantic husband, loving father, doting grandfather and a devout Christian of Catholic creed.”