The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to support Peter Obi instead of contesting against him in the 2027 presidential election.

The appeal is coming after Obi and Jonathan held a closed-door meeting on Thursday.

Obi posted pictures of himself and the former president on his X handle, describing Jonathan as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader”.

He added that their discussion centred on the state of the nation.

Although it is speculated that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, Jonathan has yet to make a public pronouncement on the issue.

The Obidient Movement has, however, urged the former President to step aside for Obi in the interest of fairness and national progress.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, said while both men are respected leaders, Obi remains the preferred choice of millions of Nigerians seeking a new direction.

“They have been friends for a long time. The meeting was for them to fraternise and discuss how to rescue Nigeria.

“But for us in the Obidient Movement, it would be great if Jonathan remains the respected statesman he is known for. He has done his best as President, he is respected, and this is the time for him to support his brother,” Tanko said.