Nigerian vote must set an example for world: Britain

The New Age

16 Feb 2011

Nigerian vote must set an example for world: Britain

Nigerian elections in April must set an example for the world, Britain's minister for Africa said on Wednesday, with the country under pressure to hold a credible ballot after a series of deeply flawed votes.

Henry Bellingham, who is responsible for UN affairs, told journalists in Lagos that Nigeria's vote was particularly important considering the large number of elections in African nations this year.

"This is Africa's largest democracy," he said. "It's absolutely essential that Nigeria sets an example to the world."