- Peter Obi congratulated the UK Labour Party and its leader Keir Starmer on their landslide election victory, expressing hope for a better chapter for the UK
- Obi highlighted Nigeria’s challenges in areas like insecurity, education, healthcare, and poverty, and emphasized the potential benefits of strengthened ties with the UK
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Labour Party, has responded to the Labour Party’s recent landslide victory in the UK parliamentary elections. In a historic political shift, the Labour Party ended 14 years of Conservative Party rule by securing 326 seats for a parliamentary majority.
Reacting to the victory, Obi congratulated the party and its leader, Keir Starmer, via his X account on Friday. He expressed optimism that the Labour Party’s triumph would herald a better and new chapter for all UK residents.
“I sincerely congratulate @Keir_Starmer and the Labour Party UK on the landslide victory they recorded in Thursday’s election. May the victory translate to a better and new chapter for all the UK residents as you remain committed to your electoral promises,” Obi wrote.
Obi highlighted Nigeria’s challenges, such as insecurity, education, healthcare, and poverty, and emphasized the potential benefits of strengthened ties with the UK.
“I also hope that your government will promote stronger ties between the UK and Nigeria and help deepen our democracy, especially during the challenging times that our nation is going through. Nigeria is grappling with issues such as insecurity, education, healthcare, and poverty and could greatly benefit from the support of the UK. Let us work together to build a brighter future commonwealth for all. I wish you a successful tenure,” he added.
Obi’s statement reflects a hopeful vision for collaboration and mutual support between the two countries.