Former British Member of Parliament Daniel Kawczynski has described former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a “potential future President” of Nigeria, while calling on the United Kingdom government to closely monitor the country’s upcoming general elections.

Kawczynski made the remarks in London following a meeting with a senior adviser to Abubakar, the presidential flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

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In a statement shared via his official X account, the former UK lawmaker emphasized the need for international oversight to guarantee credible polls when Nigerians head to the ballot box in January 2027.

“I had the honour today of hosting a senior adviser for Atiku Abubakar who is a Nigerian Elder Statesman and potential future President,” Kawczynski wrote. “It is essential @FCDOGovUK calls for and monitors free and transparent elections to take place in January 2027.”

Responding to the endorsement and call for electoral transparency, Abubakar welcomed the engagement and praised Kawczynski’s continued interest in Nigeria’s democratic development.

In his reply, the ADC candidate noted that credible elections remain the bedrock of public trust and democratic stability.

“Dear Mr Kawczynski, I hold in high regard your longstanding commitment to democratic values and to the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and Nigeria,” Abubakar stated. “As Nigeria approaches the January 2027 elections, I share your conviction that a free, fair, and transparent electoral process is indispensable to the credibility of our democracy and the confidence of our people.”

Abubakar added that he looks forward to sustained dialogue with the former British parliamentarian and other international partners committed to strengthening democratic ideals in Nigeria.