The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Catriona Laing, and other members of her team have paid a courtesy call on the National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
According to Ms. Laing, this is just one of her meetings with the five big parties in Nigeria as the country builds up to the general elections in 2023.
The High Commissioner and the National Working Committee discussed several issues of national importance, especially the party’s level of preparedness ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Ms. Laing strongly disapproved of election violence while stressing the importance of ensuring security before, during and after the elections so that people do not feel intimidated and, therefore, are unable to go out to vote.
“…That’s a real concern: What you can do as a party to ensure the elections are as peaceful as possible.
“Apart from supporting your elections, we do have sanctions as well.
“We will be watching closely any individual who acts violently or incites violence.
“We do have the possibility of our visas as a sanction or reviewing people’s rights to proceed to the UK,” said Laing.
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