2023: After Peter Obi’s Visit, Jonathan Speaks on Nigeria’s Next President, Makes Strong Revelation
- A huge task has been given to Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi by former President Goodluck Jonathan
- Jonathan has urged Peter Obi to continue to do what is right, noting the next Nigerian president must unite the whole nation
- Meanwhile, Obi was in Bayelsa state to seek support from the residents in the 2023 presidential election
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has applauded the standard bearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who he said was the first presidential candidate to lead a delegation to visit him.
The courtesy visit to Jonathan’s home in Yenagoa took place before Obi’s rally in Bayelsa State on Friday, December 23.
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Jonathan speaks on Obi's visit, tasks him ahead of the 2023 election
While commending Obi for his cultured public utterances, the ex-president urged him to make the unity of Nigeria his priority if elected as president, The Punch reported.
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He said,
“I want to thank you that you are the first presidential candidate to pay a courtesy visit to me. I want to use this opportunity to encourage you in what you are doing.
"I have been listening to comments from political leadership and sometimes our supporters do more damage on our behalf. And I must commend you because your utterances so far have not shown any division. Just keep doing what is right.
"If you win, you will be a president for the whole nation, you won’t be a President for any group of people.”
Peter Obi thanked Jonathan
Appreciating his warm gesture and hospitality, an excited Obi promised to do his best to unite the people.
Obi also vowed to bring back the glory days of the country when he gets elected as president at the February 25 presidential poll.
Doyin Okupe sends letter to Peter Obi, tells LP candidate what to do after resigning
However, contrary to Shola’s advice, Okupe on Tuesday evening, December 20, tendered his resignation letter as Obi’s campaign DG.
He announced his resignation in a letter he addressed to the LP presidential candidate, Obi.
In the letter which he posted on his Twitter page, Okupe said it is better not to allow his personal interest to distract the campaign of Obi and that of the party, hence his decision to resign.
2023: Details of Tinubu's meeting with Jonathan - Source
Meanwhile, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, August 20, had a closed-door meeting with former president Goodluck Jonathan in his consultation efforts ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Although details of the meeting were not known to the public, a source in Tinubu’s camp said the meeting was part of his consultation efforts with major stakeholders in the polity as the presidential elections get closer.
The source also revealed that the ex-president was happy to see Tinubu and the APC leaders.
Those who joined the presidential candidate of the APC included his running mate, Kashim Shettima, governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state; Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, and Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa state.
Source: Legit.ng
