U.S. and U.K. Press Statements on Upcoming Nigerian Elections

The United Kingdom and the United State announce repercussions, including restrictions on travel, for election-related violence.

U.S. Statement
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The conduct of the upcoming elections in Nigeria is important not only for Nigeria, but for the African continent.

The United States government does not support any specific candidate or party in Nigeria’s upcoming elections. The United States supports the Nigerian democratic process itself. We support a genuinely free, fair, transparent, and peaceful electoral process.

We, and other democratic nations, will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process or instigate violence against the civilian population before, during, or after the elections. We will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those found to be responsible for election-related violence or undermining the democratic process. Under U.S. immigration law, certain violations may also lead to restrictions on family members.

We welcome the signing of peace pledges by Nigerian candidates and their commitment to a peaceful electoral process.

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U.K. Statement
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23 days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections and 37 days to the Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, the British High Commission in Abuja would like to reaffirm our strong support for free, fair and peaceful elections in Nigeria.

We and our international partners remain committed supporters of Nigeria’s democracy. We do not support any party or individual and believe that the Nigerian people should be able to choose their leaders in an environment free from hate speech and insecurity.

We continue to provide significant support to Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission and to Nigerian civil society to help them deliver credible elections. We also regularly engage with actors across the political spectrum to encourage them to respect electoral rules and maintain an atmosphere of peace and calm. We will be deploying an extensive observation mission for the forthcoming elections, including coordinating with the EU’s Election Observation Mission. Our monitors will in particular be looking out for any attempts to encourage or use violence to influence the elections, including on social media. We would like to remind all Nigerians that where the UK is aware of such attempts, this may have consequences for individuals. These could include their eligibility to travel to the UK, their ability to access UK based funds or lead to prosecution under international law.

The UK is a friend and partner of Nigeria. We hope our continued support will play a role in helping Nigeria take a further step towards consolidating the progress made since democracy returned in 1999.

https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-u-k-press-statements-on-upcoming-nigerian-elections/

They should do more than warning

Those people wey go scatter elections no get plan to travel to US..

The rich folks sit in dia homes and instruct the mumus to go and die for them.

It's good they have placed Bubu and he fellow election riggers on notice.

Buhari administration should by now get the message, the world has rejected them.. The smart ones will stay clear, the dull ones will be the sacrificial lamb...



To all those supporting this evil administration, you will never find peace and goodwill, you have defended injustice, laughed at others bloodshed, encouraged disunity and endorsed tactically premediated corruption..


I repeat - YOU WILL NEVER FIND PEACE UNTIL YOU CHANGE..

No way out for the dullard and his band of mandate thieves. Back to Daura too sure.

UK and US na that north Korea guy fit them well

We, and other democratic nations, will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process or instigate violence against the civilian population before, during, or after the elections

Evil party, are you listening?!
It's no more business as usual.
Gone are the 16 years of bloodshed and violence in our nation.

We are good to go

rabbish,they should just kip kwayet!!!!..nansense

Wo ti ya were

UK is US Lapdog, they dont have a voice of their own. They are follow-follow to whatever America does, their claim to super power just like is hiding behind US.
If US decides to bomb Libya UK will join as 'allies' while pretending to be pulling weight.
UK is an expired empire

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After when dem deny person via multiple times, or deport person sef dem go begin dey call #VillagePeople inside the matter, meanwhile na you carry wahala gum body...


If you have relatives in INEC kindly advise them to steer clear of Election Interference oh! Remember, if you have a BVN or NIN and a mobile phone you are being monitored. Friendly advice...




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We all know were America stands

fuckerstard:
Those people wey go scatter elections no get plan to travel to US..

Unfortunately I have to agree with you.

I have nothing to say
like for buhari
share for atiku

This means no treatment for Buhati.
Then Osungbade becomes President!

US na heaven ni ?, abeg Thrump pple park one side, we no want buhari to come back period.

Dumbohari, the world has rejected you. Carry your bag and go!

All dis idiot countries wey no add to is dan to take ...e no go beta for una wetin concern una for our election ....na so una dey give us visa foolish people

As if they like when people are in peace

US na heaven ni ?, abeg Thrump pple park one side, we no want bubu to come back period.

Can they try any rubbish with Obasanjo?