Peter Obi and Isaac Fayose Reconcile Ahead of 2027 Elections

On Saturday, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited businessman Isaac Fayose at his residence, marking a reconciliation between the two. Fayose, a former governor of Anambra State, had publicly criticized Obi for not acknowledging the efforts and sacrifices made during the 2023 presidential election campaign.

During the meeting, Fayose expressed his disappointment over feeling overlooked despite his contributions to the Obidient movement. However, he reaffirmed his loyalty to Obi and expressed optimism about Obi's political future.

Obi urged supporters to tolerate criticism and emphasized the importance of humility in leadership, stating that leaders should be open to learning and listening to differing opinions. The meeting appeared to signal an end to their previous disagreements, with Fayose sharing a video of the encounter on Instagram, describing it as a special moment.

The public reaction to their reconciliation was mixed, with some supporting Obi and others urging for continued unity within the movement.