Osinbajo, Obi, others attend US Democratic National Convention

Former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, attended the Democratic Party Convention in Chicago as distinguished special guests. Chelsea Ronaldo Yahaya Bello pic.twitter.com/IwSWXVBVX3

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Mr Peter Obi and Prof Yemi Osinbajo at the Hyatt Regency McComirk Place lobby, shortly before they joined the National Democratic Institute’s Conference as official guests – one of the major events within the DNC in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/ux8asv6Vr0

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Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) alongside other notable Nigerian political figures, including the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, are currently attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

They are special guests of the National Democratic Institute (NDC) based in Washington DC.

Aside Osinbajo and Obi, a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, was also invited, according to the US-based NDI. The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, was also said to have been invited but it was not clear if he had honoured the invitation.

The NDI is a notable non-profit and non-partisan organisation pushing democratic values around the world. It’s based in the United States of America.\

The attendance of Osinbajo at the event, it is believed, further demonstrates his increasing global engagement and international political profile since his leaving office in May 2023.

The presence of the distinguished Nigerians at the Democratic National Convention underscores the importance of fostering global democratic values and the role that African leaders play in shaping the future of democracy, both on the continent and worldwide.

Their participation at the event signals a commitment to engaging with diverse political processes and learning from global experiences to enhance governance and democracy in Nigeria.

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