Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a father figure after meeting the latter in Lagos.

The former governor of Anambra state took to his social media page to disclose his meeting with the former president, adding that he was there to welcome him into the new year and discuss issues of national concerns with him.

Obi said: "President Obasanjo remains one of the leaders under whom our nation saw tremendous growth. He continues to add his voice of wisdom to solving the many challenges facing us as a nation."

Peter Obi meets Jonathan in Abuja

In another tweet, Obi said he returned to Abuja on the same day to meet at his residence with another former President, Goodluck Jonathan. He also described the former president as an elder brother.

"President Jonathan's patriotic approach to national issues remains admirable. I appreciate his kind advice and guidance, and I wish him and his family a happy and productive year ahead."

Obi meet Babangida, Aliyu

Peter Obi has been meeting with former presidents and other political stakeholders. The ex-presidential candidate recently met with former military head of state Ibrahim Babangida.

The Labour Party chieftain also met with the immediate past governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu and sympathised with him on the recent deaths of his mother and younger sister.

Here are his tweets

Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Lagos to visit a father figure, Leader, and Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, to wish him a happy new year and also deliberateded on issues of national concern. Like always, I appreciate and enjoy his fatherly… pic.twitter.com/uOPxTBJEfq

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) January 3, 2025

Finally, on returning to Abuja yesterday, I caught up with my dear elder brother and Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency Goodluck Jonathan @GEJonathan, to also wish him a happy new year. I also had the opportunity of discussing germane national issues with him.

President… pic.twitter.com/lG5dLRbtJB

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) January 2, 2025