Written questions

Nigeria: Elections

Commons · Question 118747 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 16 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by 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

Answered by Chris Elmore, 16 Mar 2026

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...