Participating in the International Leaders Forum (ILF) in Chicago were former vice president Yemi Osinbajo and Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for 2023.
Taking place in Illinois from August 19–22, the 11th ILF will be held on the grounds of the Democratic National Convention.
Annually held every four years since 1984, the conference is organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and brings together
prominent global politicians and policy-makers to examine a significant aspect of the American democratic system.
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Obi said that he was invited ‘along with roughly two hundred other distinguished political leaders from over 91 countries, including former Heads of Governments, and two other eminent Nigerians.’
Our invitation to take part in the 2024 International Leaders Forum (ILF) on the fringes of the DNC was extended. Taking place in Chicago, Illinois, August 19–22, 2024,’ Obi posted on X.
‘I appreciate the kind invitation and feel honored to have been invited by Senator Thomas Daschle and the Board of NDI.’
Leading figures from Africa’s developing democracies were given the chance to exchange experiences and pick up tips from one another, according to Obi.
Starting on Tuesday, the DNC was held.
As they advocate for Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, former US senator Hillary Clinton, former US president Barack Obama, and former first woman Michelle Obama have thus far given highly regarded speeches.
