US to keep close watch on Nigeria’s 2027 elections — Congressman

A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, says the administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the credibility of the polls as a key issue for Washington.

Moore, a Republican congressman representing West Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV, where he said the US government would pay close attention to how Nigeria conducts its next nationwide elections.

According to him, both the US administration and members of Congress will be observing the electoral process and its outcome.

“We’re going to be watching how the elections are conducted, how they unfold and the overall process. It’s something the administration and I will be following very closely,” he said.

The congressman also disclosed that the US House of Representatives was considering an appropriations bill containing provisions relating to Nigeria, particularly on religious freedom and future security cooperation between both countries.

Moore explained that the proposed legislation includes measures addressing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, as well as conditions that could affect US security assistance to the Nigerian government.

He said the bill contains provisions he helped introduce, adding that if passed into law, it would shape aspects of future US-Nigeria relations.

The lawmaker further revealed that he would continue discussions with the Trump administration on Nigeria-related issues, noting that he was scheduled to meet President Trump alongside other members of Congress.

Moore maintained that developments in Nigeria remain important to the US administration and would continue to receive attention as preparations for the 2027 elections gather pace.