2027: Peter Obi meets with EU ambassadors in Abuja

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, met with European Union ambassadors in Abuja. In a post on his X handle, Obi expressed his appeal to the international community to support Nigeria's democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting occurred the day after his conversation with the British High Commissioner.

During the discussion, Obi addressed the rising cost of living, the welfare of Nigerians, the state of governance, and the upcoming elections. He urged the international community to support Nigerians in defending their democratic rights, specifically their right to elect leaders of their choice in a peaceful and fair manner. Obi emphasized that democracy is about the citizens' right to make their choices and determine their leaders.

He wrote, "I reiterated my appeal to the international community to support the democratic right of Nigerians to freely and fairly choose their leaders in a peaceful environment. The international community should stand with the Nigerian people in defending this fundamental right. The very essence of democracy is respect for the right of citizens to freely make their choices and determine who governs them."

The former Anambra State governor expressed gratitude to the European Union Commission for the invitation and the opportunity to engage with the ambassadors.