Ibekimi Oriamaja Reports
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, met with Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi at his residence in Kaduna State on Monday.
Obi had stopped in Gumi before heading to the venue of the presidential candidate forum organized by the Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum, and other northern groups.
Gumi revealed the details of their conversation with Anambra State’s former governor on Monday, following their meeting.
In an interview with Tracknews Nigeria , the Islamic cleric revealed that despite the fact that they were meeting for the first time in their lives, he asked Obi a few questions.
Gumi revealed the details of their meeting, saying, “He (Obi) came on a courtesy call even though I was meeting him face-to-face for the first time, and so I appreciated his visit.”
“I asked him important questions, but I told him he didn’t have to give me straight answers right away because I knew he was on his way to Arewa House, where he would explain it better to the larger society.”
“I asked him about his position on restructuring, because Nigeria has been restructuring since 1960, and how he could empower an unskilled nation.”
Gumi stated that he asked the presidential candidate how he could appease the South East, North Central, South West, and North East.
During their conversation, he mentioned to Obi that there are foreign interests in this country that contribute to the polarization of our politics.
The Islami cleric stated that he asked Obi how he intends to address the issue if elected president in 2023.
Gumi concluded, “He also agreed with me that there is genuine foreign interest in this country, and then I wished him well.”
