Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, paid a courtesy visit to former President Ibrahim Babangida on Thursday at his residence in Minna, Niger State.
Obi said the visit provided an opportunity to discuss national issues with the elder statesman.
The former Anambra State governor shared photos of the visit on his official X Twitter, saying, “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.”
According to Obi, the wisdom and perspectives of the former Head of State remain very important, adding that he deeply appreciated the chance to visit him and listen to his invaluable advice and words of wisdom.