Peter Obi congratulates King Charles III, wants more support for African countries

Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated King Charles III on his coronation, Saturday, May 6, 2023, expressing hope that the new King and leader of the Commonwealth will mobilise better support from the richer commonwealth countries “to poorer ones, especially in Africa, on a broad range of economic issues.”

In a tweet, celebrating the new king on his coronation, Mr. Obi said, “I most heartily congratulate King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation… As one who is honoured to have personally met and discussed with you, especially on your campaigns for development and climate issues, I am confident in your desire to champion the protection of our global environment for good. I believe that your reign will foster greater peace and security in the United Kingdom, and other Commonwealth nations to which Nigeria belongs.

“By your ascension to the throne, I do hope that the richer commonwealth countries will give better support to poorer ones, especially in Africa, on a broad range of economic issues.”

World leader gathered in London to witness the spectacle of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The program was also broadcast live to millions of viewers across the world.