Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has held a closed-door meeting with former South African President Thabo Mbeki during his visit to South Africa.

Obi also met with former Botswana President Ian Khama as part of engagements held in Cape Town before proceeding to Johannesburg.

Obi Meets African Leaders

The development was disclosed in a statement shared on Peter Obi’s official page, where he appreciated both former leaders for their commitment to peace, unity, and African development.

According to the statement, discussions during the meeting also touched on recent immigration-related tensions within parts of Africa and the need for stronger continental cooperation.

“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 read.

Africa Day Lecture

Obi also revealed that he reunited with former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, during the Thabo Mbeki Africa Day lecture organised by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.

The event brought together political leaders, intellectuals, and stakeholders from across Africa to discuss issues affecting the continent’s future.

Photos from the gathering showed Obi alongside Mbeki, Khama, and Fayemi during the engagement.

Focus on African Unity

The former presidential candidate praised the elder statesmen for their continued advocacy for peace, diplomacy, and African unity despite leaving office years ago.

Obi’s visit and meetings have generated reactions online, especially among supporters who described the engagements as important for strengthening regional ties and political dialogue across Africa.

The former governor has remained active on international and governance-related discussions since the 2023 general elections.