Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has met with Sierra Leonean President, Julius Maada Bio, in Freetown as part of engagements on peace, democratic governance and regional cooperation in West Africa.
Naijaonpoint reports that Jonathan disclosed the meeting in a statement shared on Tuesday via his social media account.
He said the visit was undertaken in his capacity as Special Envoy of President Bola Tinubu, alongside his role with regional democracy platforms.
Jonathan said his discussions with Bio focused on matters affecting stability and cooperation within the West African sub-region.
“Today, I paid a special visit to His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio… Our discussions focused on issues of mutual interest and matters relating to peace, stability, democratic governance, and regional cooperation within the West African sub-region,” he said.
He added that the engagement also involved the Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) and the West African Elders Forum.
The former President appreciated Bio for receiving him warmly during the visit.
“I deeply appreciate President Bio for the warm reception, gracious hospitality, and conviviality extended to me during our fruitful engagements,” Jonathan said.
The visit came shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja declared Jonathan eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The court held that Jonathan remained qualified to seek the presidency despite having been sworn in twice.
