Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of advocating for a visa ban for people undermining democracy in elections in Nigeria.

The ability to deliver free, fair and safe elections is a significant test for Nigerian democracy. We are committed to supporting Nigeria deliver these elections successfully. The UK Government will respond to any attempts to subvert democratic processes. We are prepared to take action against those who engage in electoral violence and other anti-democratic behaviours. This could include preventing people from obtaining UK visas or using the UK's human rights sanctions regime. We will continue to highlight our willingness to take such action against individuals or groups found to have undermined the democratic process in Nigeria.