Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has travelled to Germany and the United Kingdom for a series of high-level engagements as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
Obi disclosed the trip in a social media post on Thursday, September 10, following his return to Abuja from visits to Benue and Plateau states.
According to the former Anambra State governor, his engagements in Germany and the UK will be focused on issues he considers critical to Nigeria’s future, listing democracy, electoral integrity, poverty, education, corruption and healthcare among the topics.
Other topics of discussion will include practical measures that could improve the living conditions of Nigerians and protect their dignity.
He said he returned to Abuja on September 8 after his Benue and Plateau visits before travelling to Europe, beginning with Germany and subsequently moving to the United Kingdom.
Education, Economic Vision Dominate Obi’s European Message
Obi said he was encouraged by the willingness of international partners to support Nigeria, particularly in the education sector, describing education as the most important investment Nigeria can make in its citizens.
He argued that sustainable development would remain difficult without building the knowledge, skills and capabilities of the population, an emphasis consistent with his continued focus on human capital development ahead of 2027.
He also used the occasion to repeat his call for a fundamental change in Nigeria’s economic direction, advocating a shift from consumption to production, dependence to productivity, and wasteful practices to responsible resource management
According to his post, his broader objective is a country where children have access to quality education, democracy reflects the will of voters, healthcare is accessible and public resources are managed responsibly.
Other 2027 Contenders Also Pursuing International Engagements
Obi’s European trip comes as political activity around the 2027 election intensifies, with the former Anambra governor continuing to position himself as a major opposition contender.
On September 8, he described Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as qualified to become president while calling on opposition politicians to set aside their differences and focus on challenges including poverty, hunger and insecurity.
He has also made electoral integrity central to his campaign message, saying his primary concern is whether Nigerians will be able to protect their votes in 2027 rather than simply whether he personally wins.
Obi is not the only presidential contender undertaking international engagements.
According to another news media, Politics Nigeria, African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore recently travelled to the United States and Canada as part of a North American tour involving engagements with Nigerians in the diaspora.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially opened up space for campaigns since August 19, 2026.
The presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 16, 2027.
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