Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described his closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan as productive, saying the talks focused on Nigeria's future. Obi, who led a delegation of South-East leaders to Jonathan's residence, said the engagement was part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 elections. He wrote on X: "Our discussions were frank, thoughtful, and anchored on the urgent need to reposition Nigeria on the path of unity, security, and inclusive governance."
Key Points:
- Obi said Nigeria's challenges require leaders to work together across regional lines.
- He called for leadership guided by "competence, character, capacity, and compassion."
- He advocated a shift from a consumption to a production-based economy.
- He described the 2027 elections as a "critical opportunity to reset the trajectory of our country."
- Obi was accompanied by Igbo elders, ADC senators from the South-East, and other political associates.
The meeting is part of Obi's wider consultations with key stakeholders ahead of 2027.
Sources: Vanguard News, Punch
