Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , has called on the international community to support efforts to ensure free, fair, transparent and credible elections in Nigeria.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra state, made the call on Thursday after meeting with the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria and his delegation at the Commissioner’s residence in Abuja.
According to Obi, in a statement shared on his X handle, discussions at the meeting focused on governance, the welfare of Nigerians and the forthcoming elections.
He said his appeal to the international community was not for support for any political party or candidate but for the protection of Nigerians’ democratic rights.
“Our appeal to the international community is not for support for any particular candidate or political party. It is for something far more fundamental: the protection of the Nigerian people’s democratic right to freely choose their leaders through free, fair, transparent and credible elections, Obi stated.”
He stressed that democracy should reflect the choices and aspirations of the people, urging foreign partners to continue promoting accountability and respect for the people’s mandate.
“Democracy must be about the people, their choices and their future,” he said.
Obi also encouraged the international community to continue standing with Nigerians, insisting that the outcome of elections must reflect the genuine will of the electorate.
The NDC candidate further said he congratulated the British High Commissioner and the people of the United Kingdom on the occasion of the birthday of King Charles III.
