Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, met behind closed doors in Abuja on Thursday, September 11, 2025, sparking speculations of possible political alignments before the 2027 elections.
Obi described the talks as “fruitful,” saying they focused on governance, democracy, insecurity, unemployment, and Nigeria’s economic struggles. Photos shared online showed both leaders in a warm atmosphere.
Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 under the PDP, has been consulting widely across party lines, while Obi continues to engage stakeholders on leadership and reform. The timing of the meeting has fueled debate about a potential opposition coalition, especially as the PDP recently zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South.
Analysts say the talks could mark early moves to unite opposition forces, though both men have kept silent on their political ambitions.
