Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida at his residence in Minna, Niger State.
Obi shared the news on social media platform X on Thursday, along with photos from the meeting.
He explained that the visit was an opportunity to wish Babangida a happy New Year and discuss national issues.
“From Jigawa State, I traveled to Minna, Niger State, to visit a father figure, elder statesman, and leader, the former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida,” Obi wrote.
“General Babangida’s wisdom and perspectives are always valuable, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to hear his advice and words of wisdom,” he added.
General Babangida served as Nigeria’s military president from 1985 to 1993.