Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, held a private meeting on Thursday with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, DAILY GAZETTE reports.
Obi shared the news via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, describing the meeting as “fruitful” and highlighting Jonathan’s role as a respected elder statesman and national leader.
“Today in Abuja, I met with my very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader, former President Goodluck Jonathan. We had a fruitful closed-door meeting and discussed the state of our dear nation,” Obi posted.
While specific details of their conversation were not disclosed, the timing of the meeting is significant, coming amid ongoing national discussions on governance, leadership, and Nigeria’s political future under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, has remained an influential figure in both national and international politics.
He is particularly active in conflict resolution, democracy advocacy, and peace-building efforts across Africa.
Obi, known for his reformist stance and strong grassroots support during the 2023 election where he placed third, has continued to consult with influential political figures across party lines.
This visit is seen as part of his broader efforts to shape conversations around governance and national unity.
