Obi visits Jonathan, discusses national issues

The Labour Party (LP) national leader, Mr Peter Obi, has, in continuation of what he described as “New Year engagements”, paid courtesy visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

In a post on his X handle, Obi said while, he visited Jonathan at his residence to

“I also had the opportunity to discuss germane national issues with him.

“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.”

Earlier, Obi held a similar meeting with Babangida in Minna, the Niger State capital, to share thoughts on national issues.

“From Jigawa state, I travelled to Minna, Niger State to pay a visit to a father figure, elder statesman and leader, the former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his residence in Minna, Niger State.

“The visit was an opportunity to wish him a happy New Year and to exchange thoughts on national issues.

“General Babangida’s wisdom and perspectives remain very important and I always deeply appreciate the chance to visit him and listen to his invaluable advice and words of wisdom,” he wrote.

Apart from IBB, Obi stated that he also visited Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, a former governor of Niger, while in Minna.

He wrote further, “The visit was an opportunity to share in his grief following the recent loss of his mother and younger sister.

“I extended my heartfelt condolences and emphasised the importance of standing together during challenging times.

“Beyond offering sympathies, our discussion also focused on the critical task of nation-building and the shared responsibility we all hold in shaping a brighter future for our country.”