On Thursday in Nigeria, the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery, alongside the Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, held meetings with key political figures and electoral officials as part of engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections. The visits were confirmed in a statement shared by the UK High Commission.
During the visits, the envoys met with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and its chairman, Joash Amupitan, as well as political leaders including former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. They also met the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
The meetings focused on Nigeria’s political climate and preparations for the next general elections. The UK mission stated its readiness to engage with different political parties and relevant stakeholders in support of a fair and inclusive electoral process.
According to available information, the discussions covered developments in Nigeria’s democratic system and the need for credible elections. The visits form part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to monitor and support democratic processes in the country.
The engagement comes at a time when political activities are gradually building up ahead of the 2027 elections, with parties and candidates already making moves across the country. The UK High Commission indicated its intention to continue working with stakeholders to support the electoral process in Nigeria.





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