The Mike Pompeo-led USDOS in a statement on its website, said: the additional visa restrictions are on individuals for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections and in the run up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo State elections.
The statement reads: “The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated in elections throughout 2019 and have worked to strengthen Nigerian democratic institutions and processes. We remain committed to working together to advance democracy and respect for human rights and achieve greater peace and prosperity for both our nations. We condemn the acts of violence, intimidation, or corruption that harmed Nigerians and undermined the democratic process. As the Edo and Ondo State off-cycle elections near, we urge all stakeholders, including the Independent National Electoral Commission, the political parties, and the security services, to uphold the tenets of democracy and facilitate genuinely free and fair elections, conducted in an appropriately transparent and non-violent manner.
In a statement on January 24, 2019, the U.S. Government said we would consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for individuals responsible for undermining the Nigerian democratic process or for organizing election-related violence. In July 2019, we announced the imposition of visa restrictions on Nigerians who undermined the February and March 2019 elections.
Today, the Secretary of State is imposing additional visa restrictions on individuals for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections and in the run up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo State elections. These individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles.
The Department of State emphasizes that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people. This decision reflects the Department of State’s commitment to working with the Nigerian government to realize its expressed commitment to end corruption and strengthen democracy, accountability, and respect for human rights.”
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Okay....o
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ReplyDeleteHmmmm...Trump oo
ReplyDeleteOur lord is too faithful to fail us!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the ignorant ones will still be wondering why a Nigerian is a Trump supporter. Trump 2020!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really sad..Trump is indirectly doing this because they know we have an incompetent government..Can America say this to an Obasanjo? We can't get our acts together and behave like adults but allow other people talk to us like toddlers? Very sad indeed
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DeleteI'm sure they have spies in Nigeria.
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ReplyDeleteIncluding the INEC officials too
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ReplyDeleteIs Trump not undermining the electoral process in the United States?
ReplyDeleteHe told his supporters, to vote twice.
He put his buddy as head of the post office, to undermine mail in voting.
i know Nigeria, is corrupt but nobody do magomago pass am.
Excellent move by the USA. Actually, the US needs to add more of these ballot robbers to the list.
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