A resolution reinforcing the United States-Nigeria relationship and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023.

3/12/2024, 1:50 AM

This resolution affirms the U.S. commitment to democracy and good governance in Nigeria and expresses support for free, inclusive, and fair elections for the people of Nigeria. The resolution also commends the Nigerian government for passing the Electoral Act, 2022, and calls on the Department of State to encourage a peaceful and transparent electoral process in 2023.

Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a resolution that aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution specifically calls on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that is free, fair, transparent, and inclusive.

The resolution highlights the importance of democratic elections in Nigeria and emphasizes the need for the government to uphold the principles of democracy and respect the will of the Nigerian people. It also urges the Nigerian government to take steps to prevent electoral violence, intimidation, and fraud, and to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.

Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and good governance in Nigeria, and calls on the US government to continue working with the Nigerian government and civil society organizations to promote free and fair elections. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a non-partisan effort to encourage the Government of Nigeria to uphold democratic principles and ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that reflects the will of the Nigerian people.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 36

Introduced on
2023-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution affirms the U.S. commitment to democracy and good governance in Nigeria and expresses support for free, inclusive, and fair elections for the people of Nigeria. The resolution also commends the Nigerian government for passing the Electoral Act, 2022, and calls on the Department of State to encourage a peaceful and transparent electoral process in 2023.

Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a resolution that aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Nigeria. The resolution specifically calls on the Government of Nigeria to ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that is free, fair, transparent, and inclusive.

The resolution highlights the importance of democratic elections in Nigeria and emphasizes the need for the government to uphold the principles of democracy and respect the will of the Nigerian people. It also urges the Nigerian government to take steps to prevent electoral violence, intimidation, and fraud, and to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.

Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and good governance in Nigeria, and calls on the US government to continue working with the Nigerian government and civil society organizations to promote free and fair elections. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 36 is a non-partisan effort to encourage the Government of Nigeria to uphold democratic principles and ensure that the upcoming elections in 2023 are conducted in a manner that reflects the will of the Nigerian people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution reinforcing the United States-Nigeria relationship and urging the Government of Nigeria to conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2023.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary6/5/2023

This resolution affirms the U.S. commitment to democracy and good governance in Nigeria and expresses support for free, inclusive, and fair elections for the people of Nigeria. The resolution also commends the Nigerian government for passing the ...


Latest Action2/7/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S269-270)