The United States has said it will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with the administration of President Donald Trump indicating that the conduct and credibility of the polls will receive significant attention in Washington.
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US Congressman Riley Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, disclosed this during an interview with NoireTV, saying the US government would carefully observe how the elections are organised and the outcome managed.
Moore stressed that both he and the Trump administration would be paying close attention to the electoral process, expressing hope that the elections would be conducted in a credible and transparent manner.
The lawmaker also revealed that the US House of Representatives is considering an appropriations bill containing provisions affecting Nigeria, particularly on religious freedom and future security assistance.
According to him, the proposed legislation includes stronger conditions governing US relations with Nigeria, especially regarding the protection of religious freedom and accountability over violent attacks.
Moore said the bill contains provisions he sponsored that would place restrictions on security assistance to Nigeria unless the government demonstrates concrete steps to address religious persecution and improve security.
He expressed optimism that the legislation would secure congressional approval and become law, making its provisions binding on future US engagement with Nigeria.
The congressman further disclosed that he would continue discussing Nigeria-related issues with President Trump, describing the matters as important to the US administration.
Moore is a co-sponsor of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, a proposed law seeking regular reports from the US Secretary of State on religious persecution, security challenges and human rights conditions in Nigeria.
The bill also seeks periodic assessments of Nigeria’s compliance with international religious freedom obligations, the effectiveness of US security assistance, humanitarian interventions, and efforts to prosecute perpetrators of violent attacks.
Earlier this year, the US House Appropriations Committee approved provisions in the annual State Department funding bill requiring stricter oversight of financial assistance to Nigeria.
Under the proposal, half of the foreign assistance allocated to Nigeria would be withheld until the US certifies that the Nigerian government is taking effective measures to tackle religious violence, prosecute offenders, support investigations and ensure the safe return of displaced persons.
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