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Labour MP Urges Democracy Amid Nigeria's Historic State Visit

3/19/2026

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Fabian Hamilton (Labour MP) criticized Nigeria's state visit by Bola Tinubu over human rights abuses and urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to press for democracy.
The visit marks the first Nigerian presidential state visit in 37 years.
King Charles praised Nigerians' contributions to British society at a state banquet for Bola Tinubu.
As Nigeria heads to the 2027 presidential election, Hamilton urges free and fair elections and warns of backsliding.

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Fabian Hamilton (Labour MP) criticized Nigeria's state visit by Bola Tinubu over human rights abuses and urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to press for democracy.
The visit marks the first Nigerian presidential state visit in 37 years.
King Charles praised Nigerians' contributions to British society at a state banquet for Bola Tinubu.
As Nigeria heads to the 2027 presidential election, Hamilton urges free and fair elections and warns of backsliding.