/ Oct 05, 2026
/ Oct 05, 2026

US to closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections, says Lawmaker

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A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has said the US government will closely monitor how Nigeria conducts its 2027 general elections.

 

Speaking in an interview with NoireTV published on Monday, Moore said both he and the US administration would pay close attention to the conduct and outcome of the polls.

“We’re certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how they’re executed. That’s something that myself and the administration are going to be paying very close attention to,” he said.

Moore also revealed that the US House of Representatives is considering legislation that could significantly affect relations with Nigeria, particularly regarding religious freedom and security cooperation.

According to the lawmaker, the proposed appropriations bill, also known as the State Foreign Operations Bill, contains provisions relating to Nigeria, including the persecution of Christians, restrictions on US security assistance, and conditions the Nigerian government must meet.

He said the bill is expected to become law after consideration by the House.

Moore added that he would continue discussions on the issue with Donald Trump, describing it as an issue of importance to the US president.

The congressman is a co-sponsor of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, introduced alongside Chris Smith in February.

The proposed legislation seeks to impose conditions on US financial assistance to Nigeria until the government addresses violent attacks in parts of the country.

The comments come as political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gradually gather momentum.

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