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The British High Commission has justified the presence of its officials at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention.
ADC members said that a three-member delegation from the British High Commission was present at their annual national convention in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to the party, the delegation was led by the British High Commission’s Political Secretary, Thomas Samson, and included a Nigerian staff member from the mission, Damilola Oyedele.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Premium Times that its officials routinely attend political and civic engagements, including those organised by political parties.
“Officials from the British High Commission, like other international missions, are invited to and routinely attend a range of events and meetings, including those hosted by political parties,” the spokesperson of the British High Commission said.
“Attendance of these events reflects the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s commitment to and engagement with the democratic process in Nigeria.”
The official added that the UK supports credible, inclusive, and peaceful elections in Nigeria through cooperation focused on democratic governance, institutional strengthening, and electoral integrity.
