Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Tuesday in Ibadan said he remained committed to a more united, secure and productive Nigeria.
Obi made the statement while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with Seyi Makinde at the Oyo State Secretariat.
He said, “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.”
Obi described the meeting as part of ongoing consultations with key stakeholders across political lines on national issues and future alignments.
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.”
The former presidential candidate also stressed the need for inclusivity and equal opportunity in the country.
“In Nigeria, where a chance of nobody can be somebody without knowing anybody,” he said.
Obi further emphasised the importance of economic transformation, calling for a shift from consumption-driven practices to production-oriented policies.
“And I am more united, secure, progressive Nigeria, where we are gonna move the country from consumption to production, and get our people employed in everything,” he said.
He added, “How can we build a better Nigeria, and Nigeria where we will all be proud to serve that country?”
The visit comes days after a high-level opposition political parties’ summit held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
It also follows Obi’s recent engagement with former President Goodluck Jonathan, signalling ongoing consultations among political stakeholders.
