Osinbajo, Obi Join Global Leaders At US International Forum

Osinbajo, Obi Join Global Leaders At US International Forum

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were among the global leaders invited to participate in the 2024 International Leaders Forum, held alongside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22, 2024.

Obi revealed this in a statement shared on social media, expressing his gratitude for the invitation extended by the Board of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI). He mentioned that along with him, two other prominent Nigerians and over 200 distinguished political leaders from 91 countries, including former heads of government, were present at the event.

The forum provided a platform for these leaders to share experiences, build relationships, and address critical challenges facing democratic institutions and values. Obi highlighted that the gathering was a significant opportunity for leaders from diverse nationalities, ideologies, and geographies to identify common interests and work together on global democratic issues.

The forum featured interactions with top US political figures, including Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jamie Harrison and former DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. International leaders such as the Prime Minister of Kosovo, the former Prime Minister of Denmark, and the former NATO Secretary General also made presentations.

Obi emphasized that for leaders from Africa’s emerging democracies, the ILF offered a valuable opportunity to learn from others and share their own experiences in building resilient democratic systems.

This event underscores the continued international recognition and engagement of Nigerian leaders in global political discourse.