A letter from PNG on Senior's 92nd birthday

Political luminary: Dingake PIC: MICHAEL DINGAKE LEGACY
Political luminary: Dingake PIC: MICHAEL DINGAKE LEGACY

My Dear Senior, Happy 92nd birthday Senior!  A few days ago, on February 11, you turned 92 and it was a matter of great joy and pride to read many Facebook posts celebrating your birthday.

And as you testified to me, later that day, you were overwhelmed by good wishes pouring in! Reviewing your life I think you have worked with sufficient integrity and dedication to advance the cause of freedom to deserve all accolades coming your way.

Last year on the occasion of your 91st birthday, you retraced your steps, in the company of many of your blood relatives, to Robben Island, some of whom have never in their lives travelled outside Botswana, to celebrate your 91st birthday and to see for themselves how Robben Island looked like and inspect the cell that was your abode for 15 years.

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