Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has met with former Botswana President Ian Khama and former South African President Thabo Mbeki during his visit to South Africa.
The meeting was disclosed in a statement shared on Obi’s official page.
According to the statement, the engagement took place in Cape Town before he proceeded to Johannesburg, where he expressed appreciation to both former leaders for their remarks on recent immigration issues in the region, as well as their advocacy for peace and unity across Africa.
The statement added that both former presidents continue to command wide respect across the continent because of their contributions during and after their time in office.
Obi also revealed that he met with former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, during the Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture organised by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.
According to him, Fayemi delivered a keynote address focused on rebuilding unity and strengthening institutions across Africa.
“Both Mr Khama and Mr Mbeki continue to hold significant respect across the continent due to their remarkable contributions, both during and after their presidencies,” the statement added.
