The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs Gill Lever, has said the British government will not interfere in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, and has no preferred political party ahead of the polls.
She made the statement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, at the Government House in Ilorin.
The envoy, who is on a three-day official visit to Kwara State, said the United Kingdom will only support elections that are free, peaceful, and credible.
She said, “Downing Street has no favourite political party and will not be seen interfering in local political matters.
“We all want to see elections that are peaceful, that are inclusive, that are credible, with space for participation, with respect for institutions.
“The British government, as you’ll understand, Excellency, are entirely neutral. We do not favour one party or another, and we would never be in the business of telling Nigerian people how to vote.
“But peaceful and credible elections, of course, are not only a democratic objective. This is not only about the Commonwealth values and the values of democracy that we’ve long shared, they’re also an economic objective or imperative as well.”
She also praised Governor Abdulrazaq for his governance style, especially in promoting women’s participation in politics and public service.
“First of all, you’re a strong advocate for women’s representation in governance and I think Kwara, under your leadership, has been a trailblazer for women’s rights and women’s participation in the political life of your state.
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