Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held a private, closed-door meeting in Abuja on Friday, sparking widespread speculation about its purpose and potential political implications.
Details of the meeting have been kept under wraps, with neither Jonathan's nor Obi's camp releasing an official statement. However, sources close to both political figures suggest the discussions centered on a range of national issues, including the state of the economy, security challenges, and the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting comes at a time of heightened political activity in Nigeria. Both Jonathan and Obi have been at the center of political discussions in recent months. Goodluck Jonathan has been active in diplomatic missions across Africa and has also been a prominent voice on electoral reforms in Nigeria, while Peter Obi has been a leading figure in the opposition, with his "Obidient" movement maintaining a strong presence.
Political analysts are keenly watching the development, with some suggesting the meeting could be a sign of a potential alignment between the two for the 2027 elections. However, others caution against reading too much into the visit, noting that it could be a routine consultation between two prominent figures in the country.
The meeting is not the first between the two. Obi had previously visited Jonathan in December 2022 during his presidential campaign, a visit that was also subject to intense speculation at the time. With no official statement released, the public is left to speculate on the full extent of the discussions and what they could mean for Nigeria's political future.
