Rita Odafe
On Thursday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from the 2023 elections, visited former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida at his home in Minna, Niger State.
Obi described this visit as a moment to discuss significant national matters with the esteemed elder statesman.
In a post shared on his official X account, Obi remarked, “I traveled from Jigawa State to Minna, Niger State to visit General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a respected leader and father figure. This visit has allowed me to wish him a happy New Year and engage in meaningful dialogue on national issues.
“General Babangida’s insights and experiences are incredibly valuable, and I always look forward to the opportunity to seek his counsel and wisdom,” Obi added.
“A new Nigeria is POssible!”
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… pic.twitter.com/MqkdgllazW
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) January 2, 2025
Obi emphasized the importance of General Babangida’s wisdom and shared how much he values the time spent listening to his guidance and insights.
