UK Diplomat Affirms Neutrality in Nigeria 2027 Elections

British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, affirmed the United Kingdom's neutrality in Nigeria's upcoming 2027 general elections during a courtesy visit to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Ilorin on Tuesday, emphasizing support for free, peaceful, and credible polls.

Lever, speaking at Government House, also known as Ahmadu Bello House, reiterated that the British government has no preferred political party or candidate and would not interfere in the electoral process. "The British government... is 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," she said. "But peaceful and credible elections... are not only a democratic objective... they're also an economic objective or imperative as well."

The envoy commended AbdulRazaq's administration for advancing gender equity, describing Kwara as a model state. "You're a strong advocate for women's representation in governance and... Kwara, under your leadership, has been a trailblazer for women's rights and women's participation in the political life of your state," Lever stated. She noted the appointment of more than 50...