Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held a private meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Obi described Jonathan as his “very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader” in a statement posted on his verified X account.
Obi wrote, “We had a fruitful closed-door meeting and discussed the state of our dear nation.” Although he did not elaborate on the details of their conversation, the meeting is seen as part of ongoing political consultations ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The meeting has sparked speculation about potential political realignments, with some reports suggesting that both Jonathan and Obi might be considered for presidential candidacy under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jonathan, who was Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, remains influential in national and regional peace-building and democratic efforts, often serving as a mediator in political crises across Africa.
Peter Obi, who came third in the 2023 presidential race behind Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, continues to be an active figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, engaging with key stakeholders as the country prepares for future elections.
