Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Support democratic elections in Nigeria and sanction anyone who threatens them

Open for signatures 30 signatures

What the petition asks

• Publicly advocate for free, fair, and transparent elections in Nigeria
• Review diplomatic engagement with Nigerian electoral bodies where concerns of partisanship and impartiality arise
• Implement targeted visa bans and sanctions on individuals found to be responsible for electoral malpractice
Recent electoral concerns have raised questions among members of the Nigerian diaspora and the international community regarding transparency and impartiality in Nigeria’s democratic processes.

We call on the UK Government to use its diplomatic influence to support credible, free, and fair elections in Nigeria.
We further urge the UK Government to implement visa ban for those whose action are responsible for weakening Nigeria’s opposition and or the credibility of Nigeria’s election.

Timeline

18 May 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 30
Status Open for signatures
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 18 May 2026

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.