Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State will lead the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF) delegation to the United States for a meeting facilitated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation in concert with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

This followed the denial of visa to Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State who was technically denied a visa by the United States Embassy.

A credible source informed DAILY INDEPENDENT that Fayemi was among some prominent Nigerians placed on visa ban by the United States government over their roles in electoral violence and other issues.

Though the NGF had denied that the governor was denied the visa, a credible source at the US Embassy said the term “administrative process” is a polite way of saying someone is being denied a visa.

According to him, it was the same method applied in the case of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general elections as well as many other public and private individuals.

“The truth is Governor Fayemi was technically denied a visa. That is what “administrative process” is. It is a polite way of saying so. Atiku Abubakar was the same administrative process and many other public private persons.”

On whether the trip has been cancelled, our source said Governor Tambuwal will now lead the delegation in place of Fayemi. He added that the delegation will depart Nigeria tomorrow.

“Governor Aminu Tambuwal will now lead the delegation to the US. They leave tomorrow to Seattle, Washington State to meet with Bill Gates.

“Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates have committed so much money to Health Care especially Polio Eradication in Nigeria. Bill Gates Foundation alone has spent over $1billion on it,” he said.

The statement by the NGF had claimed that Fayemi was not denied a Visa but “retrieved his passport because of a crucial speaking engagement at the AfDB Africa Investment Forum in South Africa on Monday, 11th November 2019.”

The statement further read in part: “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum wishes to correct the mischievous report of 247Ureport on the United States’ visa application of its Chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr John Kayode Fayemi.

“The Governor’s visa application was not denied.

“Anyone conversant with US Visa application procedure knows that applicants are now routinely taken through administrative processing before visas are issued.

“When the American Embassy indicated that the visa may not be ready by Friday, 8th November, Dr Fayemi retrieved his passport because of a crucial speaking engagement at the AfDB Africa Investment Forum in South Africa on Monday, 11th November 2019.”
https://www.independent.ng/tambuwal-to-lead-govs-delegation-to-us-as-fayemi-technically-denied-visa/

I still dont understand why some people, media are just hell bent in destroying this country with the propaganda and false news

Monogamy:
I still dont understand why some people, media are just hell bent in destroying this country with the propaganda and false news

ok.
but you gree say administrative process done enter ba?

Let us see what will come out of this

At least country like Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran will not deny Fayemi visa.
Must he go to USA.?

Fake News..


Next..

ogbuefi677:

ok.
but you gree say administrative process done enter ba?

In a lay man language?

Use your thinking cap. What do you expect NGF to say before?

Monogamy:
I still dont understand why some people, media are just hell bent in destroying this country with the propaganda and false news

hisexcellency34:
Use your thinking cap. What do you expect NGF to say before?

I been want to ask you.. What exactly do you stands for?

If Atiku was a criminal for not being able to secure a US visa, can we also say Fayemi is a criminal aswell?....

Or do we just become hypocrites?

A credible source informed DAILY INDEPENDENT that Fayemi was among some prominent Nigerians placed on visa ban by the United States government over their roles in electoral violence and other issues.

What election violence Fayemi was involved in especially in Ekiti?

People no dey weigh their lies on a scale before insulting their own intelligence..

The best way to lie and propagate fake news these days is to just credit your lies to invisible and faceless credible source..


Mad people..

The NGF is funny.

It's just like saying, "Mr Fayemi couldn't have had accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway because he traveled that road last month".

That Fayemi was in the US few days back doesn't mean he can't be banned today.

Maybe the US was still processing the facts of his ban, and now they've concluded it.

Let him chop the ban like a Nairalander joor.

But I've said it before that this Fayemi will be looking innocent in the face but terrible in deeds.

I think I won't doubt he is part of sinister plan in Kogi elections.

Smooth criminal like him.

plaindealer:




What election violence Fayemi was involved in especially in Ekiti?

People no dey weigh their lies on a scale before insulting their own intelligence..

The best way to lie and propagate fake news these days is to just credit your lies to invisible and faceless credible source..


Mad people..

Elections doesn't have to violent for US to ban u.

Vote-trading is also another form of electoral malpractice recognised as an electoral fraud by the US and is punishable.

There may not have been open-scale violence in Ekiti, but Fayemi bought Ekiti governorship.

Swallow that truth.

Stands for

Monogamy:


I been want to ask you.. What exactly do you stands for?

Awol1:


Elections doesn't have to violent for US to ban u.

Vote-trading is also another form of electoral malpractice recognised as an electoral fraud by the US and is punishable.

There may not have been open-scale violence in Ekiti, but Fayemi bought Ekiti governorship.

Swallow that truth.

So, what kind of electoral issues transpired in Ekiti that Fayemi was involved in?

Ghen ghen! The US visit ban seems real.

hisexcellency34:
Stands for

Like politically?

Governor Fayemi in America 2 months ago at UNGA in America..


When is the FG going to start jailing or sending these fake news people to life imprisonment?

Awol1:
The NGF is funny.

It's just like saying, "Mr Fayemi couldn't have had accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway because he traveled that road last month".

That Fayemi was in the US few days back doesn't mean he can't be banned today.

Maybe the US was still processing the facts of his ban, and now they've concluded it.

Let him chop the ban like a Nairalander joor.

But I've said it before that this Fayemi will be looking innocent in the face but terrible in deeds.

I think I won't doubt he is part of sinister plan in Kogi elections.

Smooth criminal like him.

See this one somersaulting and making an illogical excuse just to defend fake news..

Hatred is indeed a disease..

Lol
Serves him right

Why did he start preparing for the trip only not to have patience until Friday abi he was planning to come back before the Friday to attend the South Africa summit?
Deceive me once, I blame myself but try to deceive me again, you will expose your foolishness.
Oga Fayemi abeg chop your nairaland sorry visa ban.

Awol1:


Elections doesn't have to violent for US to ban u.

Vote-trading is also another form of electoral malpractice recognised as an electoral fraud by the US and is punishable.

There may not have been open-scale violence in Ekiti, but Fayemi bought Ekiti governorship.

Swallow that truth.

I asked you to list or show us any documented election issues in Ekiti that Fayemi was involved in.

No need for story, na simple question.

J111333:
Why did he start preparing for the trip only not to have patience until Friday abi he was planning to come back before the Friday to attend the South Africa summit?
Deceive me once, I blame myself but try to deceive me again, you will expose your foolishness.
Oga Fayemi abeg chop your nairaland sorry visa ban.

How hard is it to change plans to attend other engagements because of visa delays?

Fake news no dey gree people think..

plaindealer:



I asked you to list or show us any documented election issues in Ekiti that Fayemi was involved in.

No need for story, na simple question.

You definitely didn't see "vote-trading" in my comment.

You are so used to the wrong way of things that vote-buying doesn't come to you as a bad thing.

Stop ranting, just go and give Fayemi US visa.

Or quote me the next time he enters the US.

I don't know why you guys always choose to live in denial.

That's how you lots denied the sack of Osinbajo aides until the presidency confirmed it.

Swallow the bitter truth, my dear

plaindealer:



How hard is it to change plans to attend other engagements because of visa delays?

Fake news no dey gree people think..

Defender of the Federal Republic, defending unwilling and underpaying clients.
Heavens forbid that I defend someone's stupidity for paltry sum of N30k, Heavens forbid.

Awol1:


You definitely didn't see "vote-trading" in my comment.

You are so used to the wrong way of things that vote-buying doesn't come to you as a bad thing.

Stop ranting, just go and give Fayemi US visa.

Or quote me the next time he enters the US.

I don't know why you guys always choose to live in denial.

That's how you lots denied the sack of Osinbajo aides until the presidency confirmed it.

Swallow the bitter truth, my dear

See me see wahala o..

I did not ask you for your opinion or assumptions.I asked you to show us any documented election issues in Ekiti during the last election even including your so-called vote trading.

Na by force to swallow fake news ni?

I guess this plaindealer guy is Fayemi's Commissioner for Information or spokesman. At ur age can't you read and assimilate? The article says " electoral violence and other issues"

plaindealer:




What election violence Fayemi was involved in especially in Ekiti?

People no dey weigh their lies on a scale before insulting their own intelligence..

The best way to lie and propagate fake news these days is to just credit your lies to invisible and faceless credible source..


Mad people..

hisexcellency34:
At ur age can't you read and assimilate? The article says " electoral violence and other issues"

What electoral violence and other issues transpired in Ekiti during the last election?

Abegi. I dey for church. We go continue after service

plaindealer:



What electoral violence and other issues transpired in Ekiti during the last election?

J111333:
Defender of the Federal Republic, defending unwilling and underpaying clients.
Heavens forbid that I defend someone's stupidity for paltry sum of N30k, Heavens forbid.

But heavens is not forbidding you from defending, supporting and promoting lies and fake news for 1kobo.

hisexcellency34:
Abegi. I dey for church. We go continue after service

Wish you happy Sunday and church service.