The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his residence in Minna, Niger State.
Obi, in a post via his X account on Thursday, confirmed that he visited IBB after his visit to Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi.
The Labour Party chieftain disclosed that the discussions between him and Babangida focused on national issues.
According to Obi, he also used the opportunity to wish the former leader a happy new year.
The former Anambra State Governor described IBB as a wise man whose perspective on issues he is always ready to listen to.
“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.
“General Babangida’s wisdom and perspectives remain very important and I always deeply appreciate the chance to visit him and listen to his invaluable advise and words of wisdom.
“A new Nigeria is POssible!” Obi wrote.