Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what officials described as part of ongoing high-level consultations on regional and continental issues.
The meeting, held behind closed doors at the State House, began around 4 p.m., though details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed.
Sources familiar with the engagement said the meeting reflects a pattern of periodic consultations between the two leaders, particularly on political developments in West Africa and Nigeria’s broader diplomatic and continental priorities.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed the visit in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, sharing photos of the encounter.
“President Tinubu meets former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Villa,” he wrote.
Images from the meeting showed both leaders in a relaxed setting, engaged in conversation inside the president’s office. A document titled “Two-Year Milestone” was visible in the background, suggesting ongoing internal reviews of the administration’s performance.
As of press time, the presidency had not released an official statement outlining the agenda or outcome of the visit.
Jonathan’s latest visit comes months after his last known appearance at the State House in November 2025, shortly after his evacuation from Guinea-Bissau during a political crisis.
The former president had been leading a West African Elders Forum election observation mission when soldiers loyal to Brig.-Gen. Dinis Incanha reportedly staged a coup, detaining incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló ahead of the official announcement of the Nov. 23 presidential election results.
Jonathan was later airlifted out of Bissau on a jet reportedly provided by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.
He has remained active in regional diplomacy and conflict mediation efforts across West Africa, frequently engaging sitting leaders on governance, elections and stability.
