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Fresh details have emerged from a closed-door meeting between Peter Obi and Goodluck Jonathan, as political consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election continue to gather pace.<\/p>\n
Abia Radio News reports that the meeting took place on Monday at Jonathan\u2019s residence in Maitama, Abuja, and it lasted for about two hours. <\/p>\n
Obi, a leading figure in the 2027 race and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, arrived with a delegation of prominent leaders from the South-East.<\/p>\n
Among those present were former Enugu State governor Okwesilize Nwodo, former Imo State governor Achike Udenwa, ex-Managing Director of the NDDC Onyema Ugochukwu, and Senators Ben Obi and Victor Umeh.<\/p>\n
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Obi said the visit was part of ongoing consultations with former leaders of the country. He made it clear that the purpose was not to seek endorsement at this stage, but to exchange ideas and seek guidance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to consult them, especially someone like him (Jonathan) who served the country very faithfully, focused, and did what is expected in a democracy. In this declining situation, you consult him,\u201d Obi said.<\/p>\n
The former Anambra State governor noted that he is currently exploring his political future under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He explained that discussions are still ongoing and that no formal endorsement request has been made to Jonathan.<\/p>\n
According to him, the meeting focused on national issues and the need to strengthen democratic values. He added that Jonathan expressed concern about the state of the country and emphasized the importance of credible elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wished that we had a free, fair, credible election.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere can\u2019t be a one-party system. He cannot support such a thing. Nobody can claim to be more of a democrat in this country than Jonathan,\u201d Obi stated.<\/p>\n
Despite growing speculation around alliances ahead of 2027, Obi insisted that no endorsement was discussed during the visit.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not talking about an endorsement yet. When I become a candidate, I\u2019ll come back for endorsement. He wishes the country well. We are here to consult with him,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The latest visit is part of a wider consultation drive by Obi. In recent weeks, Abia Radio News earlier reported that he has met with other former Nigerian leaders, including Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida, as he builds momentum ahead of the next year\u2019s election.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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