As political maneuvering for Nigeria’s 2027 general election intensifies, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has embarked on a series of high-profile visits, meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
The meetings, which Obi’s camp described as a way to discuss the state of the nation, are widely seen as strategic moves to build a coalition ahead of the next presidential race.
Obi, accompanied by key political allies, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s former governorship candidate for Lagos, paid homage to Oba Ladoja in Ibadan, a city he called “strategic and central to the development of Nigeria.”
Briefing journalists after the meeting, Obi emphasized that his visit was to acknowledge the importance of the city and its new leader. He praised Oba Ladoja’s experience as a former senator, governor, and business tycoon, saying it would be invaluable to the city.
“The visit is about Nigeria, selfless leadership, [and] leadership that is committed to turning society around,” Obi said. “I will support him as Olubadan for the sake of one Nigeria.”
Obi later shared on his official X account that the meetings were an opportunity to discuss the need for Nigerians to live in “unity, love, fairness, and justice.” He expressed a belief that a “competent team with capacity, compassion, and commitment” can build a “new Nigeria.”
For his part, Oba Ladoja responded by offering thanks to God for his new role. He said his ascension to the throne was a “further confirmation of the Grace of God” and was a continuation of his service to humanity.
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