Kehinde Fajobi
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to discuss Nigeria’s political landscape.
The meeting, held at Obasanjo’s Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) residence, also included former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke.
Kwankwaso shared the details of the meeting on his X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting that the conversation focused on “significant national issues, including the future of politics and governance in Nigeria.”
“I was pleased to be in the company of my friend, HE Donald Duke, and other associates to pay a courtesy call on President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta.
“Deliberations on significant national issues, including the future of politics and governance in Nigeria, defined the conversation,” Kwankwaso wrote.
He expressed appreciation for Obasanjo’s “warm support and hospitality,” describing the meeting as a valuable exchange of ideas.
While the specifics of the discussions remain private, the high-profile encounter reflects ongoing efforts among Nigeria’s political figures to address the country’s key challenges and explore potential reforms
Earlier in November, Obasanjo had attended Kwankwaso’s daughter’s wedding in Kano, where he was seen wearing a red cap associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement.
The former president was welcomed by Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the event.