Recently, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi, urged Nigerians in the UK to vote for the Labour Party.Benjamin Kuti, the leader of the Nigerian community in the UK, also known as Oluomo of Daby, has cast doubt on the potential impact of Peter Obi's recent statements on the forthcoming election in the United Kingdom.Mr Kuti said that the UK, unlike Nigeria, does not subscribe to the practice of "stomach infrastructure" politics, emphasising the community's focus on issues of substance and policy.
SaharaReporters on Wednesday, Kuti said Obi's opinion, while notable, does not reflect the sentiments or decisions of the Nigerian community in the UK. Anticipation is running high among Nigerians residing in the UK as 30 candidates of Nigerian descent are vying for parliamentary seats in constituencies across the country.
Political analysts and polls suggest that the election could mark a turning point, potentially ushering in a new era as the Labour Party mounts a formidable challenge to unseat the Conservative Party, which has held power for the past fourteen years.