The United Kingdom has said it is closely monitoring Nigeria’s democratic process and is keenly interested in the country’s next general elections scheduled for 2027.

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, in Abuja.

Montgomery said the UK would continue to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty but noted that developments in the country are important to Britain because of its economic, financial, and security interests.

He disclosed that the UK would send observer delegations to the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States.

“We will send delegations to observe the elections because these will be the final off-season governorship elections before the general elections next year. We want to see peaceful, credible and successful elections,” he said.

The envoy stressed the significance of Nigeria to the UK, describing it as Africa’s largest country and a key partner.

“We will always approach Nigeria with respect. Nigeria is by far the largest country in Africa and what happens here matters greatly. We have significant economic, financial and security investments in Nigeria, and therefore Nigeria’s stability and democratic success are important to us,” Montgomery added.

He also reaffirmed Britain’s support for Nigeria’s democratic institutions and expressed confidence in the country’s electoral future.

“We are investing in Nigeria’s democracy because we believe in its future. We wish Nigeria well as events unfold towards the next general election,” he said.

Speaking earlier, APC National Chairman Yilwatda assured the British envoy that the ruling party would encourage issue-based campaigns in the forthcoming off-cycle elections.

According to him, APC candidates would avoid inflammatory rhetoric capable of creating political tension, while the party remains committed to peaceful and responsible political engagement.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the updated campaign committees of the Ekiti State govership election.

This is contained in a statement posted on official X handle of the party.

According to the statement, the inauguration of the committee is fixed for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja.

The committe has Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and Senate President Godswill Akpabio as chairman and co-chairman respectively.

DAILY POST reports that the 2026 Ekiti State gubernatorial election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

A chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, will defeat President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi in a free, fair and credible election.

Featuring in an interview on Symfoni TV,  Baba-Ahmed described Duke as one of the most qualified political figures in the country.

According to him, Nigerians have not fully appreciated the depth of his national appeal and leadership credentials.

DAILY POST reports that Duke recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP.

“In a free and fair election in Nigeria, Donald Duke is the winner,” Baba-Ahmed declared.

He also argued that many Nigerians underestimated Peter Obi before the 2023 election, warning that a similar mistake could be made regarding Duke’s prospects.