Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.
Obi arrived at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan in the company of some Igbo elders and lawmakers identified as African Democratic Congress (ADC) senators from the South-East, alongside other political associates.
According to him, his visit is to consult the governor, following a joint opposition summit held in Ibadan, where stakeholders agreed on plans to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
Peter Obi meets with the Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan. pic.twitter.com/FEHMuxrA0z
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Earlier, Obi also paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan, where he praised the former leader’s democratic credentials.
He described Jonathan as standing out among Nigeria’s past leaders in terms of democratic values, while calling for stronger commitment to protecting democratic institutions and ensuring inclusive governance in the country.
Obi stressed that safeguarding democracy and prioritising national interest should remain central to leadership decisions, especially as political activities intensify ahead of 2027.
“Nobody can claim to be more of a democrat in this country, in terms of those that has led this country, without putting him [Goodluck Jonathan] as number one…”
Peter Obi says Nigeria’s democracy must be safeguarded, with leaders upholding multi-party participation and the… pic.twitter.com/egwG3BhTVv
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