Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has revealed what was discussed during his closed-door meeting with Peter Obi, saying both leaders focused on national issues such as economic recovery and citizens’ welfare.
Mohammed made this known in a post on X on Thursday, where he confirmed that he hosted Obi at the Government House in Bauchi and described the meeting as timely.
“Today, I received the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a chieftain of the ADC, Mr. Peter Obi, at the Government House in Bauchi. Our discussions centered on critical national issues, including economic recovery and the welfare of our citizens,” he said.
The governor said the meeting also allowed both men to assess the country’s political situation and stress the need to strengthen democratic institutions.
“We also took time to review the evolving political landscape and emphasized the urgent need to strengthen our democratic institutions,” he added.
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Mohammed praised Obi for the visit, noting that such engagements are important for addressing the country’s challenges.
“I commended him for the visit, as engagements of this nature foster mutual understanding and help drive practical, people-focused solutions,” he said.
He added that both leaders agreed that political actors must put national interest above party considerations.
“We jointly urged all stakeholders to rise above partisanship and place the national interest at the forefront of all decisions,” Mohammed stated.
The meeting comes as political alignments continue ahead of the 2027 general elections.