Amid Speculations He Is Sparring To Fight Tinubu, Obi Explains Visit To IBB

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, recently visited General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), Nigeria’s former military president, at his residence in Minna, Niger State.

The visit to Babangida followed an earlier meeting Obi had with Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi and is trailing speculations that the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate is sparring to fight President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Photos of Obi’s visit to Babangida aka IBB had sparked curiosity among many Nigerians, with speculation about the purpose of their meeting.

Addressing this in a post shared on his X account, Obi revealed that their discussions centered on national issues. He also used the opportunity to wish the elder statesman a happy New Year.

Following the visit Obi went to his X handle where he described Babangida as a “father figure, elder statesman, and leader” whose wisdom he greatly admires. “General Babangida’s wisdom and perspectives remain very important, and I always deeply appreciate the chance to visit him and listen to his invaluable advice and words of wisdom,” Obi wrote.

He concluded his post with a hopeful message, stating, “A new Nigeria is POssible!”

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