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UK supports postponement of 2019 elections in Nigeria

British High Commissioner to Nigeria issued statement in support of the joint statement issued by heads of the international observer missions about postponement of Nigerian elections.

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In her statement, British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing, said:

The British High Commission supports the joint statement made by the heads of the international observer missions on the postponement of the 2019 Nigerian elections.

We recognise the frustrations of many Nigerians, including those involved in the delivery, supervision and observation of the election and those who travelled considerable distances to exercise their democratic right to vote.

We urge the Nigerian people to be patient, support the democratic process and come out to vote next weekend in the rescheduled elections. We urge all political parties to exercise moderation and to preserve an atmosphere of peace and calm to allow elections to take place in a secure environment.

The British High Commission remains a staunch supporter of Nigerian democracy and will continue to support the 2019 elections, including through redeploying our observer team to be present next weekend.

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Published 16 February 2019