As preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has met with British government officials and the Nigerian diaspora during a strategic visit to London on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
In a statement, shared by
Obi who shared this in a statement, said he had discussions with UK officials and key political and business figures—including Lord Jonathan Marland of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).
The statement read; “Yesterday, Wednesday, 21 October, I arrived in London at 7 a.m. from Basel, Switzerland. It was one of my busiest days, filled with several engagements, including meetings with stakeholders in the UK.
“I rounded off the day in the evening with a meeting organised by the COPDEM Chief and the NDC Director of Diaspora Affairs, bringing together other stakeholders in London.
“All the meetings with British government officials and the Nigerian diaspora centred on our collective responsibility to rebuild Nigeria and free our country from the shackles of bad leadership, corruption, and the lack of accountability that continue to undermine our national development. These challenges have deprived millions of Nigerians of access to basic necessities, including quality healthcare, education, and decent employment.
“Nigerians deserve a country where every life matters, where hard work is rewarded, and where every citizen has a fair opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or connections.
“We must build a Nigeria where the child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody. A country that works for everyone, not just a privileged few.
“A New Nigeria is POssible”. -PO
