Former President Goodluck Jonathan paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly after the Supreme Court upheld Tinubu’s victory in the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The visit had no officially disclosed reason, but Jonathan was seen in a video extending his congratulations to Tinubu on the Supreme Court’s verdict.
After the closed-door meeting, Jonathan shared with journalists that the purpose of his visit was to update Tinubu on his recent foreign engagements and discuss various issues affecting the country. He also took the opportunity to congratulate President Tinubu on the Supreme Court’s judgment, emphasizing the need for the nation to move forward now that the legal disputes have concluded.
Jonathan acknowledged the significant challenges facing Nigeria but expressed optimism that the country possesses the potential to lead in Africa. He stressed the importance of moving past the election and focusing on addressing economic challenges and other national issues.
The visit appears to have been a diplomatic and collaborative exchange of ideas between the former and current political leaders as Nigeria seeks to address its challenges and make progress.