Obi disclosed this in a statement following the meeting held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Abuja.
The former Anambra State governor said he congratulated the new British envoy on his appointment and extended his goodwill to the British people on the occasion of the birthday of King Charles III.
According to Obi, the discussions covered several issues of mutual interest, particularly governance, the welfare of Nigerians and preparations for the next general elections.
He said he used the opportunity to emphasise the importance of protecting the democratic rights of Nigerians and ensuring that citizens are allowed to freely determine who governs them.
Obi stressed that his appeal to the international community was not for support for any particular presidential candidate or political party but for the protection of democratic principles and credible electoral processes.
He maintained that international engagement should focus on ensuring that the Nigerian electorate can exercise its constitutional rights without intimidation, manipulation or undue interference.
“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,” he stated.
The NDC presidential candidate further argued that democracy should be centred on the people, their choices and their collective future, noting that the credibility of elections remains essential to democratic governance.
He therefore urged the international community to sustain its engagement with Nigeria by promoting accountability, supporting democratic institutions and insisting that the will of the electorate is respected.
Obi also encouraged foreign partners to remain attentive to developments in Nigeria’s political environment, particularly issues capable of undermining the credibility of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting comes amid increasing political activities and diplomatic engagements ahead of the next general elections, with opposition parties and other stakeholders emphasising the need for a transparent and credible electoral process.
The former governor concluded his statement by restating his confidence in the possibility of building a better Nigeria, declaring: “A New Nigeria is possible!”
