The United States and the United Kingdom have said that actions will be taken against anyone who interferes with the 2019 elections in Nigeria.

Both the US and UK announced that there will be repercussions, include visa restrictions, for election interference and election-related violence in coming polls.

In a statement made on Thursday, both countries described the elections as very important to not just Nigeria but also to Africa.

The two countries said their threat of a sanction against does who attempt the electoral process is to ensure that the polls are as free and fair as is expected globally.

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Both nations promised to help the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the elections are handled successfully.

Below is a full statement by both the United States and the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom and the United State announce repercussions, including restrictions on travel, for election-related violence.

UK Statement

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23 days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections and 37 days to the Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, the British High Commission in Abuja would like to reaffirm...

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