Peter Obi Breaks Silence on Meeting with Former President Jonathan

Peter Obi has broken his silence on the meeting with former President Jonathan.

Philips News reports that Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says his visit to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is directly linked to preparations for the 2027 general election.

This online newspaper had reported earlier that the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate and some Southeast leaders met with Jonathan at the former President’s residence in Abuja on Monday.

Speaking after the visit, Jonathan revealed that he had consulted him about the 2027 general elections in the interest of Nigeria, noting that their discussions focused on how to reposition Nigeria and explore how all leaders can come together in the efforts to make the country better.

The former Anambra Governor maintained that the 2027 elections in Nigeria must not just be seen as another political exercise, but as a critical opportunity to reset the country.

Revealing the purpose for his meeting with Jonathan in a post on the micro-blogging site, X (formerly Twitter), Obi said: “In continuation of my extensive consultations with Nigerian leaders, today, notable South East Leaders, and I visited our respected former President Goodluck Jonathan on a consultation regarding the 2027 general elections and, more importantly, the future of our dear nation.

“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. 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.

“Nigeria today requires leadership that is guided not by personal ambition, but by competence, character, capacity, and compassion. The kind of leadership that understands that governance is not about sharing what is left, but about creating what is needed. We must move from a consumption-driven nation to a production-driven one, where our vast human and natural resources are effectively harnessed for the common good.

“The 2027 elections must therefore not just be seen as another political exercise, but as a critical opportunity to reset the trajectory of our country. It must be about the Nigerian child who deserves quality education, the struggling entrepreneur who needs a conducive environment to thrive, and the millions of citizens who simply desire a secure and functional nation.

“I remain convinced that through sincere dialogue, unity of purpose, and a firm commitment to doing what is right, Nigeria can and will rise again.

“A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO”