We’ll watch Nigeria’s 2027 elections like a hawk, recommend sanctions for riggers – US firm
A United States lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has urged the U.S. government to closely monitor Nigeria’s upcoming presidential election scheduled for 2027. In a statement issued on its verified X account on Thursday, the firm emphasized the need for vigilance regarding potential electoral fraud.
The firm called for sanctions against individuals involved in election rigging and expressed gratitude to Congress for its recent criticism of what it termed the “corrupt and complicit” administration of President Bola Tinubu during a congressional hearing focused on Nigeria.
Von Batten-Montague-York asserted that it is crucial for the Nigerian populace to experience free and fair elections, which would empower them to select a government capable of addressing ongoing issues of violence, including killings and kidnappings.
The firm accused President Tinubu and his administration of attempting to undermine the democratic process, warning that such actions could exacerbate insecurity in the country.
“Now is the time for the United States to act,” the firm stated in its post. It particularly recognized Representative Riley Moore for his strong remarks and warnings regarding the situation in Nigeria.
