Nigeria: UK, U.S. Back Postponement of Elections

18 February 2019

The United Kingdom, UK, government has urged Nigerians to be patient and support the democratic process following the postponement of the general elections by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In a statement in Abuja, Saturday, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, said Britain recognised the frustrations of Nigerians and urged them to vote on the re-scheduled dates.

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