British envoy in Anambra, reaffirms UK’s support for good governance, democratic processes

*The British High Commission says the recent visit of Dr. Richard Montgomery, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, to Anambra State has underscored the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the West African country’s democratic processes, highlighting the importance of peaceful, transparent, inclusive and credible elections

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

Dr. Richard Montgomery, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Thursday, October 16, 2025, concluded a two-day working visit to Awka, Anambra State capital, in South-East region, engaging with key stakeholders ahead of the state’s gubernatorial election scheduled for November 8, 2025.

Montgomery met with Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, other gubernatorial candidates, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anambra State Commissioner of Police, and civil society representatives.

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The British High Commission (BHC), in a statement issued Thursday, in Abuja, FCT, said the British envoy’s state visit underscored the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democratic processes and highlighted the importance of peaceful, transparent, inclusive and credible elections.

According to the UK Mission, the visit came as part of the UK’s broader engagement with Nigerian democratic institutions in the lead-up to the 2027 General Elections.

Dr. Montgomery also emphasised that the UK “does not endorse any candidate or political party, but remains focused on supporting the electoral process itself.”

The statement further noted the key themes discussed during the meetings included technical and logistical preparations to support 5,720 polling units across the state, the security situation across the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State, factors likely to affect voter turnout, and arrangements for observing the electoral process and polling day activities.

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The BHC said at the end of his visit to Anambra, Montgomery stated: “The UK supports Nigeria in conducting democratic contests in accordance with Nigerian law and the constitution.

“Our focus is solely on the electoral process itself – that it should be transparent, peaceful, inclusive and enjoy the confidence of the Anambra people. We do not endorse any particular candidate or political party.

“I encourage all eligible voters to exercise their democratic rights and to engage peacefully in the election.”

The BHC stated: “The High Commissioner reinforced that violence has no place in the democratic process and that peaceful conduct benefits all stakeholders.

“The UK remains committed to its partnership with Nigeria in supporting good governance, democratic institutions, and peaceful electoral processes across all levels of government.”

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