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Peter Obi Visits Obasanjo in Lagos, Discusses National Issues

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, announced on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that he visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Lagos on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Obi stated that the purpose of his visit was to extend New Year greetings and engage in discussions on pressing national issues.

He expressed gratitude for Obasanjo’s fatherly advice and guidance, describing him as a leader under whose administration Nigeria experienced significant growth.

The post read:

“Yesterday (Thursday), I travelled from Abuja to Lagos to visit a father figure, Leader, and Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, to wish him a happy new year and also deliberate on issues of national concern. Like always, I appreciate and enjoy his fatherly words of advice and kind guidance.

President Obasanjo remains one of the leaders under whom our nation saw tremendous growth. To date, he continues to add his voice of wisdom to solving the many challenges facing us as a nation. I wish him and his family abundant health and happiness in the new year and beyond as he continues to contribute to our national development.

A New Nigeria is POssible.
-PO”

Obi lauded Obasanjo’s continued contributions to national discourse and development, emphasizing the need for experienced voices in navigating the country’s challenges.

This visit further underscores Obi’s commitment to fostering dialogue with key national figures as part of his broader vision for a “New Nigeria.”

Political observers see this meeting as a reaffirmation of the mutual respect between the two leaders, particularly given Obasanjo’s endorsement of Obi during the 2023 elections.

As Nigeria grapples with various socio-economic and political challenges, the interaction between the two leaders is seen as a vital step toward collaborative efforts in addressing the nation’s pressing concerns.