The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to a faction of the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, at its Lagos office.

Naijaonpoint reports that Obi was accompanied by the LP’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Tanko Yunusa.

They were received by leaders of the faction, including Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Chief Supo Shonibare, former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, and the General Secretary, Chief Sola Ebiseni.

Others present included Prince Justice Faloye, National Publicity Secretary, Dele Farotimi, Organising Secretary, Bashorun Segun Sanni, Alade Rotimi-John, and Deputy Secretary-General.

In a statement jointly signed by Oba Olaitan and Prince Faloye, Obi expressed gratitude to Afenifere for backing his 2023 campaign and for “remaining a consistent voice for good governance.”

He also briefed the leaders on current political developments and his plans ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The statement read, “There were wide discussions ranging from Peter Obi’s candidacy in the 2027 presidential elections to the state of the nation, which included the harassment of political opposition, threats to true democracy, the dire economic situation, and spiralling cost of governance.

“He restated his commitment to restructuring and to Afenifere’s cardinal points regarding education, health, rural integration, and full employment. “Afenifere, in response, stated that it remained unshakeable on its egalitarian values of abundance for all and expressed gratitude that Peter Obi stood on those values.

“The leader voiced concern over the continuous restriction of democratic space and urged all to keep alive the torch of the democratic spirit lit by Nigerian forefathers. The meeting ended about 4 p.m. with promises of more consultations and collaborations.”