The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has continued his series of high-level political consultations with a closed-door meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Obi was received at the Oyo State Government House by Governor Seyi Makinde, where both leaders held private discussions away from the public eye. The meeting, which has sparked fresh political intrigue, comes at a time when conversations around the 2027 general elections are gradually gaining momentum.
Accompanying Obi to the meeting were prominent Igbo elders, senators from the South-East under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and several of his close political associates. While the exact details of the deliberations remain undisclosed, insiders suggest the talks are part of a broader strategy to build alliances and strengthen political positioning ahead of future elections.
This latest engagement follows closely on the heels of Obi’s recent visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan, where he also held a private meeting. The back-to-back consultations highlight Obi’s increasing efforts to connect with influential stakeholders across Nigeria’s political landscape.
In recent weeks, Obi has ramped up engagements nationwide, fueling speculation about potential alignments within the opposition, particularly as the African Democratic Congress prepares for its primary elections. Political observers believe these moves could signal early groundwork for a major coalition or strategic partnership ahead of 2027.
As of the time of this report, Obi has not addressed the media regarding the outcome of his meeting with Governor Makinde.
