Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, has held a high-level consultation with former President Goodluck Jonathan as part of ongoing engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi disclosed the meeting in a statement on his X handle on Monday, noting that he was accompanied by prominent leaders from the South-East during the visit.
According to him, the discussions went beyond politics, focusing on Nigeria’s broader challenges and the urgent need for national rebirth.
“In continuation of my extensive consultations with Nigerian leaders, today, notable South East Leaders, and I visited our respected former President Goodluck Jonathan @GEJonathan on a consultation regarding the 2027 general elections and, more importantly, the future of our dear nation,” he said.
He described the conversation as open and deeply reflective, stressing that the country’s current situation demands collective action across political and regional lines.
“Our discussions were frank, thoughtful, and anchored on the urgent need to reposition Nigeria on the path of unity, security, stability, productivity, and inclusive governance,” Obi stated.
The former presidential candidate expressed concern over Nigeria’s economic and security challenges, warning that worsening hardship and social divisions require urgent attention from leaders nationwide.
“At a time when our nation continues to grapple with economic hardship, rising insecurity, and deepening social divisions, it has become imperative that Leaders across regions come together to reflect, consult, and act in the overall interest of the Nigerian people,” he added.
Obi also used the opportunity to outline his vision for leadership in the country, emphasizing values such as competence and compassion over personal ambition.
“Nigeria today requires leadership that is guided not by personal ambition, but by competence, character, capacity, and compassion. The kind of leadership that understands that governance is not about sharing what is left, but about creating what is needed,” he said.
He further called for a shift in Nigeria’s economic model, advocating a transition from consumption to production.
“We must move from a consumption-driven nation to a production-driven one, where our vast human and natural resources are effectively harnessed for the common good,” he noted.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Obi framed the exercise as a defining moment for the country’s future rather than just another political cycle.
“The 2027 elections must therefore not just be seen as another political exercise, but as a critical opportunity to reset the trajectory of our country,” he said.
He added that the focus should remain on improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians, including children, entrepreneurs, and citizens seeking safety and stability.
“It must be about the Nigerian child who deserves quality education, the struggling entrepreneur who needs a conducive environment to thrive, and the millions of citizens who simply desire a secure and functional nation,” Obi stated.
Reaffirming his optimism, he concluded with a message of hope: “I remain convinced that through sincere dialogue, unity of purpose, and a firm commitment to doing what is right, Nigeria can and will rise again. A new Nigeria is POssible.”