2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate for the 2027 General Elections, Peter Obi, has met with all ambassadors of European Countries in Abuja, the Nigerian Capital, on Thursday 5 November, 2026.
The former Labour Party (LP) member made known, he engaged with the European Commission with the aim to “defend democracy and the rights of Nigerians”.
Via X, Obi disclosed, the conversations he had with the ambassadors was focused on series of issues, including, “cost of living and state of governance” in Nigeria, as well as, the forthcoming elections in the country.
Obi announced: “Following my meeting with the British High Commissioner yesterday, 5th November 2026, I met with all Ambassadors of the European Union countries in Abuja on the same day.”
“Our discussions centred on a number of issues, especially the cost of living and welfare of Nigerians, the state of governance in our country, and the forthcoming elections.”
The former Governor of Anambra State pleaded with the international community to ensure the protection of the democratic rights of the people of Nigeria to have “free and fair” election in an environment that is “peaceful”.
He said, the core of democracy is to make sure the rights of citizens to “freely” choose who leads them is “respected”.
Obi said: “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.”
He expressed his gratitude to the European Union Commission “for the invitation and the opïportunity for this important engagement.”
The 2027 General Elections keeps drawing night; the process will take place on Saturday 16 January, 2027.
