UK Expresses Concern On Nigeria’s Democracy, Threatens To Sanction Politicians Engage In Violence

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Despite stern warning issued by President Muhammadu Buhari to the international communities against interfering with the ongoing democratic process, the British High Commissioner, Catriona Laing has reiterated her country’s concern in ensuring peaceful and logical conclusion of the general elections.

Laing who made this disclosure at the Arise TV Morning Show on Tuesday, also threatened to sanction politicians who would attempt to undermined the democratic process.

The High Commissioner who hinged her country’s concern on the premise that Nigeria remains the largest democracy in Africa, said the UK is currently taking notes of politicians involved in human rights abuses.

She said that politicians who incite violence, promote hate speech and indulge in activities that threatened to derail the electoral process would be denied the UK visa.

The High Commissioner disclosed that the UK has a stake in the electoral process and would be prepared to work with whoever emerges the President of Nigeria.

Catriona also stated that Britain has no preferred presidential candidate in the election or political party, adding that the UK respects the sovereignty of Nigeria as an independent nation, and would not interfere with her democracy.

The High Commissioner further disclosed that she has met with the different presidential candidates one on one, and issue of violence was raised.

“It’s important that nobody feels intimidated or threatened, as such strong feelings can translate to violence. We advised candidates sending strong messages through their supporters in the social media to be guided” she said.

Catriona said that the UK is more concerned with post election violence.

The High Commissioner disclosed that she had met with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu on different occasions and had fruitful discussions with him.

According to her, the UK has provided logistics support to the Commission, adding that the INEC Chairman had reiterated his preparedness to conduct a free fair and credible elections.
She, however, posited that Nigeria and the UK should have a deeper relationship in the areas of security and economy.

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