Details of Peter Obi’s meeting with Jonathan

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has provided details of his closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday.

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He described it as productive, saying the discussion focused on Nigeria’s future.

Obi, who led a delegation of prominent South-East leaders to Jonathan’s residence, said the engagement formed part of his ongoing consultations with key stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi wrote on X after the meeting, “Our discussions were frank, thoughtful, and anchored on the urgent need to reposition Nigeria on the path of unity, security, stability, productivity, and inclusive governance.”

He noted that the country’s current challenges make it necessary for leaders to work together across regional lines.

“At a time when our nation continues to grapple with economic hardship, rising insecurity, and deepening social divisions, it has become imperative that leaders across regions come together to reflect, consult, and act in the overall interest of the Nigerian people,” he said.

Obi emphasised that the kind of leadership Nigeria requires should prioritise merit and service over personal ambition.

“Nigeria today requires leadership that is guided not by personal ambition, but by competence, character, capacity, and compassion. Governance is not about sharing what is left, but about creating what is needed,” he said.