The British High Commission team from Abuja led by its Political Counsellor, Jonathan Beacon, has held a meeting with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, behind closed doors.
A statement signed yesterday by Wike’s Special Assistant, Kelvin Ebiri, said the team met with the governor at his country home, in Rumueiprikom, Obio-Akpor Local Government.
Beacon was quoted as saying that the British government was committed to ensuring a free, fair and credible election in 2023.
He said the government was partnering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the realisation of a smooth election.
Beacon, who led other officials of the British Commission on the visit, described the meeting with Governor Wike as very productive.
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He noted that the British government was always monitoring the situation in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 elections.
He said: “We discussed the electoral period looking ahead to 2023 and I reiterated the British government’s position that we are supporting the process.
“We are also working very closely with INEC and we’re hoping for a free, fair and credible election in 2023.”
He said the meeting with the governor also centred on how to cement the existing relationship between the United Kingdom, Nigeria and Rivers State.