2027: Peter Obi meets EU ambassadors in Abuja

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Peter Obi meets EU ambassadors in Abuja

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, met with ambassadors from European Union member countries in Abuja on Thursday. He urged them to support Nigerian democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections and to defend citizens’ right to freely choose their leaders in a peaceful and fair environment. Their discussions covered the rising cost of living, Nigerians’ welfare, governance and the upcoming elections. Obi thanked the European Commission for the invitation, following a meeting with the British High Commissioner the previous day.

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