"A Father Figure": How Peter Obi Described Obasanjo, Jonathan After Meeting Them on Same Day

• Peter Obi of the Labour Party has visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan
• The former governor of Anambra state noted that he was with the two former presidents to wish them a happy new year and discuss national issues with them
• Obi then went further to describe the former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a father figure and Jonathan as his elder brother

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a father figure after meeting the latter in Lagos.

The former governor of Anambra state took to his social media page to disclose his meeting with the former president, adding that he was there to welcome him into the new year and discuss issues of national concerns with him.

Obi said:

"President Obasanjo remains one of the leaders under whom our nation saw tremendous growth. He continues to add his voice of wisdom to solving the many challenges facing us as a nation."

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Peter Obi meets Jonathan in Abuja

In another tweet, Obi said he returned to Abuja on the same day to meet at his residence with another former President, Goodluck Jonathan. He also described the former president as an elder brother.

"President Jonathan's patriotic approach to national issues remains admirable. I appreciate his kind advice and guidance, and I wish him and his family a happy and productive year ahead."

Obi meet Babangida, Aliyu

Peter Obi has been meeting with former presidents and other political stakeholders. The ex-presidential candidate recently met with former military head of state Ibrahim Babangida.

The Labour Party chieftain also met with the immediate past governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu and sympathised with him on the recent deaths of his mother and younger sister.

Here are his tweets:

Group warned Obi against coming to Shiloh

Legit.ng earlier reported that Peter Obi, the Labour Party flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, has been warned against attending the 2026 Shiloh to gain votes in the 2027 election.

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The Labour Party chieftain is being warned over his comment on turning the night vigil into a night shift so that Nigeria can become an economically buoyant society.

The Real Church Gist, a Christian-focused media platform, issued the warning to Obi, adding that he would be reminded should he try to gather votes through the churches in the 2027 elections.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng