Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, former Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi has met with the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan.
This comes days after Obi held a similar meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Olubadan designate.
Obi described his meeting with Olaitan as fruitful where they discussed issues around the current situation in Nigeria.
In a post on X, he expressed his commitment to an all-inclusive one-Nigeria.
He wrote: "Yesterday the 16th of September 2025, I met with the leadership of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere under the leadership of Oba Oladipo Olaitan, who is also the leader of ethnic Nigerian nationality comprising PANDEF and Middle Belt Forum.
"I sincerely thank them for their courage for always standing out for fearless justice and the unity of our country, and urge them not to relent.
"We had a useful meeting and discussed extensively about the current situation in our country, especially in the critical areas of education, health and pulling people out of poverty.
"I remain committed to an all-inclusive, united Nigeria where no part will be left behind. A New Nigeria is POssible."
