Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 118747

Nigeria: Elections

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to discuss preparations for free and fair elections in Nigeria in 2027 with President Tinubu during his forthcoming State Visit.

Answer

Chris Elmore

The State Visit will provide an important opportunity to strengthen the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership across growth, security, migration, and foreign policy. As the largest democracy in Africa, Nigeria has an important role to play in upholding democra...

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