Breaking: Former Nigerian President Meets Tinubu in Aso Rock as Details Emerge
- Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for talks on regional and continental issues
- Presidency spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed the meeting and shared photographs showing both leaders in discussion at Aso Rock
- Jonathan continued his role in West African mediation efforts, including election observation missions across Mali, The Gambia, Liberia and Guinea-Bissau under the West African Elders Forum
Aso Rock, Abuja - Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what officials described as part of ongoing consultations on regional and continental issues.
The meeting, which reportedly took place around 4 p.m. at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, has drawn attention as both leaders continue to engage on West African political developments and Nigeria’s diplomatic role within the region.
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Presidency confirms meeting with photographs
The Presidency confirmed the engagement through the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who shared images of the encounter on social media.
“President Tinubu meets former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Villa,” Onanuga wrote on his X handle.
The photographs showed both leaders in a relaxed discussion, with a “Two-Year Milestone” document visibly placed within the President’s office.
No official agenda disclosed for discussions
Although no formal statement was issued on the purpose of the visit, the meeting is believed to be part of continued dialogue between the two statesmen on governance and regional stability.
It also comes months after Jonathan’s previous visit to the Villa in November 2025.
Previous visit linked to regional crisis in Guinea-Bissau
Jonathan had last been at the Presidential Villa shortly after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following a military takeover in November 2025.
At the time, he was in the country as head of an election observation mission under the West African Elders Forum during the disputed presidential election process.
He was later flown out on a private aircraft reportedly arranged by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.
During that period, Jonathan urged regional leaders to ensure a peaceful resolution to the crisis and transparency in the electoral process.
“They cannot kick out the military with force; otherwise, people will die. But let us know who the winner of this election is,” he said then.
He also described the situation as a “ceremonial coup,” stressing that it did not reflect a traditional military takeover.
Continued role in West African diplomacy
In recent years, Jonathan has remained active in regional mediation efforts, participating in election observation missions across West Africa, including Mali, The Gambia, Liberia and Guinea-Bissau under the West African Elders Forum.
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He has frequently described his role as that of a “roving ambassador” for peace and democratic stability in the region.
Wednesday’s meeting adds to a series of high-level consultations between the two leaders, as Nigeria continues to play a central role in regional diplomacy and democratic consolidation in West Africa.
Jonathan replies Atiku
Previously, Legit.ng reported that former President Goodluck Jonathan has defended his time in office following recent comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, had described Jonathan as inexperienced and suggested that his leadership style contributed to governance challenges during his tenure.
Source: Legit.ng
