The UK Government has said it is surprised by the federal government’s stance, that it would consider disrespectful to Nigeria’s sovereignty, for any outside authority to sit in judgment over the conduct of its citizens and apply punitive measures such as visa restriction, unilaterally.
Laing made it clear the issue of visa restriction on perpetrators of electoral violence was the UK’s visa policy and they determine who travels to the country.
“It is our visa policy, the UK, and we can determine who comes to the UK. So, that is a non-sovereign right.
“And all we are saying is that in line with Nigerian policy, that those who commit violence or who incite violence, there may be an implication for that person when they apply for a visa in the UK.
“So, I think it is actually completely consistent with the Nigerian policy. This is our visa policy, but obviously, it is for Nigeria to determine how they deal with these perpetrators in Nigeria,” Laing said.
The United Kingdom has threatened to ban politicians who resort to electoral violence, ahead of the Ondo and Edo governorship elections.
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We're so shameless sha
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ReplyDeleteWhen are some going to evolve from animals to humans? 60 years of independence and nothing to show.
ReplyDeleteYeah, they need to be banned, wicked politicians who are happy to spill blood and cause chaos just to stay in power.
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this is our policy and you are
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ReplyDeleteDoes it mean FG don't understand English? I mean why replying? Anyway I love the response of the British High Commissioner.
ReplyDeleteHow marvelous!How wonderful!Thanks to activists like Itu and the UK parliament for this action. Nigeria and her legislooters must sit up, whether they like it or not. Abeg, the UK should think about adding the names of the specific ballot robbers and looters, including their cronies/family members to their list of aliens/visitors BANNED from entering the UK, ever.
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