LAGOS, Nigeria — The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, met with the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, April 27, 2026, to discuss the future of the country.
Okay News reports that Peter Obi led a delegation of prominent South-East leaders to the residence of Goodluck Jonathan to engage in consultations regarding the upcoming 2027 general elections. Peter Obi was accompanied by Igbo elders, senators of the African Democratic Congress from the South-East, and other political associates.
Peter Obi wrote on X that the engagement was productive and necessary due to current national challenges. He said, “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 addressed the current state of the nation. He said, “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.”
Peter Obi outlined his view on the type of leadership the country requires. He said, “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.”
Regarding the upcoming polls, Peter Obi described the election as a moment for change. He said, “The 2027 elections must not just be seen as another political exercise, but as a critical opportunity to reset the trajectory of our country.” He said, “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.”
