The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery at Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room June 12 Democracy Day Dialogue and Photo Exhibition. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has called for credible, peaceful and inclusive elections in 2027, stressing that the integrity of the polls will be crucial to sustaining public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process.
Montgomery made the call on Friday in Abuja during the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room June 12 Democracy Day Dialogue and Photo Exhibition.
The envoy said civil society organisations would play a central role in ensuring the credibility of the elections and strengthening democratic institutions ahead of the polls.
He noted that while June 12 remains a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s democratic struggle, democracy requires continuous effort, citizen participation and institution-building.
