‘US will be paying close attention to Nigeria’s 2027 election’ —Congressman

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

Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions about Nigeria’s next general election.

Speaking on whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, the congressman stressed that Washington would be paying close attention to the electoral process

“What I’d say is that we’re certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how they’re executed. And that’s something that myself and the administration are going to be paying very close attention to.”

Moore also disclosed that the US House of Representatives was considering an appropriations bill containing provisions affecting Nigeria, particularly on issues relating to religious freedom and US security assistance.

“We’re working on Chris (Smith)’s bill, which obviously I’m a co-sponsor of that bill. But I’d say, more importantly, what people need to pay attention to is the appropriations bill that we’re going to have on the floor today,” Moore said.

According to the lawmaker, the proposed appropriations bill contains provisions that could significantly shape future relations between the United States and Nigeria.

“I continue to work with the administration on next steps that we’re going to take. I’m actually going to see President Trump tonight. I’ll be having dinner with him and some other members, so yeah, I continue to talk to him about these issues, and it’s very important to him,” he said