Peter Obi Meets Obasanjo Amid Quest for a New Nigeria, Photos Emerge

• Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun state, on Sunday, September 14
• Obi met Obasanjo at his penthouse residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta
• Obi was in the company of the national coordinator of the Obidients Movement, Yunusa Tanko, and ex-Labour Party chieftain, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

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Abeokuta, Ogun state – Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo on a courtesy visit on Sunday, September 14.

Legit.ng reports that during the visit, Obi and his allies like Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Yunusa Tanko, discussed the state of the nation, according to the opposition leader.

The former Anambra governor added that discussions also focused on how all Nigerians can live together in unity, love, fairness, and justice.

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Obi said in a statement he signed and shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle:

“The meeting make me believe that coming together of a competent team with capacity, compassion, and commitment to build a new Nigeria that is possible.”

Photograph from the meeting can be seen below:

Obi meets Olubadan-designate Ladoja

In the same vein, Obi underscored the importance of Ibadanland to the human and capital development of the country.

Obi said this when he paid a visit to the Olubadan-designate and former governor of Oyo, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, at his Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan residence, on Sunday, September 14.

He said the socio-economic and political history of Nigeria would not be complete without mentioning Ibadan, adding that Ibadanland had always played a pivotal role in both the socio-economic and political history of Nigeria.

This Day quoted Obi as saying:

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“It is expected that his wealth of experience will be brought to bear in his new royal assignment as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Ladoja will enjoy the support of all and sundry across the country in his new assignment.

“On my part, I will render necessary assistance to make the reign of Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan successful.”

Ladoja served as the governor of Oyo state from 2003 to 2006; and from 2006 to 2007. He was impeached in January 2006, and reinstated in December 2006.

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Obi reminded the public that President Tinubu declared in 2022 that if he fails to give Nigerians constant electricity in the next four years, citizens should not vote for him for a second term.

Source: Legit.ng