By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to a Nigeria that works for everyone.
Obi stated this after a two-hour-long closed-door meeting with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan, on Tuesday, April 28.
He noted that he envisions a more united, secure, and productive Nigeria where every citizen is given the fair right to succeed.
Obi, while speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, described the engagement as part of ongoing consultations focused on Nigeria’s future.
He noted that his visit formed part of wider discussions with key stakeholders on national issues and the need for collaboration across political lines.
“We have come to consult and to continue discussions with His Excellency, the Governor, on issues that concern the future of our country.
“My dear brother, the Governor, and I shared a common belief that Nigeria must work for everyone, and that is the focus of our engagement,” he said.
The former governor of Anambra State added that the talks were not merely political manoeuvres but centred on building a stronger nation and fostering meaningful coalition efforts ahead of future elections.
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He said, “What we are doing is not about politics for its own sake; it is about Nigeria and how we can build a better nation for all our people.
“We are looking at a Nigeria that is united, secure, and progressive, where every citizen has a fair chance to succeed based on merit and hard work, not connections.
“How do we build a better language? I’m not giving you the beat. Thank you. How can we build a better Nigeria, and a Nigeria where we will all be proud to save that country?”
Obi stressed the need for inclusivity and equal opportunity for all, noting that his vision is of a system where success is based on merit rather than personal connections.
He also harped on economic transformation, particularly a shift from a consumption-driven economy to one focused on production and job creation.
The ADC chieftain said, “A Nigeria where there is a chance of nobody can be somebody without knowing anybody.
“And a more united, secure, progressive Nigeria, where we are gonna move the country from consumption to production, and get our people employed in everything.”
Obi’s visit to Makinde comes days after a high-level Opposition Political Parties National Summit held in Ibadan, on Saturday, April 25, which brought together prominent political actors and stakeholders from across Nigeria.
The former governor had also visited former President Goodluck Jonathan, indicating a series of high-level discussions and broader political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.
