Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s former Vice President alongside other Nigerian political heavyweights, are currently attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention in the United States, as distinguished guests of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a prestigious organization devoted to championing democratic values across the world.
Among the notable attendees is Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election and former Senate President, Mr Ken Nnamani.
The US-based organisation was also said to have invited the Federal House of Representatives Speaker, Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, but it remains to be seen if he had honoured the invitation.
Osinbajo, Obi link up at 2024 DNC
Meanwhile, in photos which have gone viral online, Obi and the former Vice President were seen sitting together in a hall, engaging in a discussion.
Taking to his official X handle on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the former Governor of Anambra State expressed gratitude and honour for being invited to the event by NDI.
He said he was invited “along with two other eminent Nigerians, and about two hundred other distinguished political leaders from over 91 countries, including former Heads of Governments.
“We were invited to participate in the 2024 International Leaders Forum (ILF) on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, holding on 19-22 August 2024.
“I am honoured and grateful to Senator Thomas Daschle and the Board of NDI for the gracious invitation,” Obi posted.
However, the Democratic National Convention stands as a cornerstone event in the U.S. political landscape, where the Democratic Party unravels key policies, charts strategic directions, and formally nominates its presidential candidate.
This year, all eyes are on current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, poised for official nomination.
Moreover, the convention presents a unique arena for global leaders and stakeholders to witness and partake in critical discussions that could sway international political currents.
The invitation of Osinbajo and Obi to such an august occasion highlighted the global engagement and international political profiles of the two Nigerians, as well as Nigeria’s active role in the global democratic community.