Peter Obi, [/b]the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, recently visited Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his residence in Minna, Niger State, for an insightful and reflective discussion.
In a post shared on his X account on Thursday, Obi shared details about the visit, revealing that it followed his earlier meeting with Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi. The discussions with Babangida revolved around national issues, a subject that remains central to Obi’s ongoing political engagements and aspirations for a better Nigeria.
In the post, Obi expressed his deep respect for the former military leader, describing him as a “father figure, elder statesman, and leader.” He emphasized the significance of Babangida’s wisdom and the value of the insights shared during their meeting. The Labour Party candidate extended heartfelt New Year wishes to the former president, underscoring the importance of their ongoing relationship and the mutual respect that forms the foundation of their conversations on Nigeria’s future.
“From Jigawa state, I travelled to Minna, Niger State to pay a visit to a father figure, elder statesman and leader, the former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his residence in Minna, Niger State. The visit was an opportunity to wish him a happy New Year and to exchange thoughts on national issues,” Obi shared on his X account.
The former presidential candidate also expressed his admiration for Babangida’s wisdom, noting that his perspectives remain highly valuable to the political discourse in Nigeria. Obi added, “General Babangida’s wisdom and perspectives remain very important and I always deeply appreciate the chance to visit him and listen to his invaluable advice and words of wisdom. A new Nigeria is POssible!”
