Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), revealed that he held meetings with British government officials and the Nigerian diaspora during a visit to London.
The former Anambra State governor explained that the discussions focused primarily on rebuilding Nigeria and tackling corruption, poor governance, and a lack of accountability, which he identified as major barriers to national progress.
Obi disclosed the details in a post on his X account on Thursday.
He stated that he flew into London from Basel, Switzerland, at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, and immediately engaged in multiple meetings with UK stakeholders.
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Obi added that he concluded his schedule at a evening gathering of London stakeholders, which the head of COPDEM and the NDC Director of Diaspora Affairs jointly organized.
He emphasized that the discussions centered on the collective duty of all citizens to rid Nigeria of poor leadership and other obstacles hindering its development.
The presidential candidate lamented that millions of Nigerians still lack access to basic necessities, including quality jobs, healthcare, and education.
Obi insisted that citizens deserve a country where every life matters, hard work yields rewards, and everyone enjoys equal opportunities to thrive regardless of their background or connections.
“We must build a Nigeria where the child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody,” he said.
Additionally, the former Labour Party presidential candidate noted that Nigeria must become a country that works for everyone rather than a privileged few.
Backstory…
Peter Obi’s recent engagement with British government officials aligns with heightened consultations across political parties and candidates preparing for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The former Anambra State governor maintains active outreach to international stakeholders and the Nigerian diaspora to discuss governance reforms, economic progress, and the nation’s political trajectory.
In an earlier tweet, Obi shared how he participated in the European Parliament in Paris, where he held a series of constructive meetings with Members of the European Parliament representing various committees.
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