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Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, was denied entry to the United States following a 2020 controversial judgement that declared APC’s Hope Uzodimma as Imo governor. According to a document obtained by Daily Independent in 2023, the justice was one of those who had nullified Emeka Ihedioha's victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the rightful winner.

A seven-man Supreme Court panel, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko, issued the ruling. 

 
 The court also instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revoke the certificate of return given to Ihedioha and instead issue it to Uzodimma, who was subsequently sworn in as Imo State’s sixth governor on January 15, 2020.

 

In a letter signed by Jay M. Sorensen, the American Consular Officer in Abuja, U.S. authorities stated that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s visa was denied due to “sanctioned activities.” 

 

Former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, had earlier mentioned on Wednesday that U.S. authorities had rejected visa applications from several judges intending to attend a Judges Conference in the United States.

She has bad record's then, because USA will not just ban her from accessing their country without suspicion of compromise or some other..... Hopefully USA will disclose the sanctioned activities

So basically the leaders of Nigeria's Executive and Judicial Arms of government have terrible records with U.S government that's a shame.

She will enter anytime, diplomatic passport loading ....

Tinubu doesn't want to be the only INTERNATIONAL criminal.
It's just like a G.O ordaining fornicators and prostitutes as pastors.
What kind of preaching do you think will be preached in that ministry.

People should learn when to take some "chill pills". And now is when to take such!
It's barely 24 hours after her swearing-in, damn!

The woman is APC stooge, so shameless a woman.

she's also a thief and a drug peddler just like the one that appointed her.

She wasnt granted Visa based on "inability based on sanctioned activities"

I have thought she was banned. Her visa wasnt granted in Feb 2023 and na our news for today, August 23, 2024 be that after dem swear he in as CJN?

And the USA is what? The ICJ or the UNO? Thats just one country abeg

Na una go talk say "The West" dey control us like puppet, na una go still dey seek their validations upandan

Tochukwu, Pick a stand and rest

Davidic1999:
↪Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, was denied entry to the United States following a 2020 controversial judgement that declared APC’s Hope Uzodimma as Imo governor. According to a document obtained by Daily Independent in 2023, the justice was one of those who had nullified Emeka Ihedioha's victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the rightful winner.
A seven-man Supreme Court panel, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko, issued the ruling. 
 The court also instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revoke the certificate of return given to Ihedioha and instead issue it to Uzodimma, who was subsequently sworn in as Imo State’s sixth governor on January 15, 2020.
In a letter signed by Jay M. Sorensen, the American Consular Officer in Abuja, U.S. authorities stated that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s visa was denied due to “sanctioned activities.” 
Former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, had earlier mentioned on Wednesday that U.S. authorities had rejected visa applications from several judges intending to attend a Judges Conference in the United States.

For information on Sanctioned activities
Ineligibility based on Sanctioned activities - INA 212(a)(3)(C), INA 212(f), 7031(c), and Global Magnitsky

Sound strange

..that is a visa refusal note, and definitely not a visa ban.
Same way u claimed Ariwoola was baned from going to the US.
The US embassy can refuse to grant you a visa for variety of reasons, but it will never be stated in the note they give you.

SadiqBabaSani:
She has bad record's then, because USA will not just ban her from accessing their country without suspicion of compromise or some other..... Hopefully USA will disclose the sanctioned activities

So basically the leaders of Nigeria's Executive and Judicial Arms of government have terrible records with U.S government that's a shame.

You think Tinubu would ever reward anyone outside his occult empire. Haba, grow your expectations

Odua4life:
Mumu ..that is visa refusal note, and definitely not a visa ban.
Same way u claimed arieoola was baned from going to the US.
Not all visa request gets granted u know

You can defend even your master poo if the poo is accused of smelling,

Tinubu is getting prepared for 2027, there's no way he's going to lose

Odua4life:
Mumu ..that is visa refusal note, and definitely not a visa ban.
Same way u claimed arieoola was baned from going to the US.
The US embassy can refuse to grant you a visa for a variety of reasons, but it will never be stated in the note they give you.

Indeed. Twelve your reality check lens.

" Sanctioned Activities" - Use your brain plz .

Zwooks:
Indeed. Twelve your reality check lens.

" Sanctioned Activities" - Use your brain plz.

that's an insinuation. Not a fact

Odua4life:
that's an insinuation. Not a fact

HUh?

So US Visa is a must for anyone to be the CJN?

madridguy:
So US Visa is a must for anyone to be the CJN?

As per wetin US be na

We suppose dey ask their opinion before we select even ordinary State RECs, as per say we be one independent state inside US

Like GMB like Tinupoo, like Ariwoola like Kekere. The more things change the more they remain the same. There’s no light at the end of this tunnel.

Congratulations to her. The first southern woman to become CJN .... Not easy. Congratulations!!

America's reject is Nigeria's enthroned

Congrats to Madam CJN.

I heard her son is an Obidient and is now quiet that his mum is now the CJN

diplomatic visa loading....
u cant hate who God already bless
Congrats madam
make sure u dispense your judgement without bias and favouritism

to be sincere I'm equally against the executive appointing head of judiciary, its doesn't guarantee judicial independence
i think a separate non governmental agency should be in charge

You will cry for long.

You think the rich care of US, UK, Canada and the rest? Only wretched ones like you are dying to go abroad

jyz200:
↪diplomatic visa loading.... u cant hate who God already bless
↪Congrats madam make sure u dispense your judgement without bias and favouritism

By God you mean APC, right? 🤔

2. That is impossible since her carry is marred with doing the exact opposite of that. 🤔

Tinubu is just surrounded by criminals and fraudsters

The tifffnubu we know always roll with criminals like him.

Khd95:
Tinubu is just surrounded by criminals and fraudsters

He is surrounded or he instead surrounds himself with criminals and fraudsters?

Her American VISA is out..

Even a sitting President cant dare ENTER America...

Yoruba candidates...

weyreypey:
Congratulations to her. The first southern woman to become CJN .... Not easy. Congratulations!!

I hate halfbaked report.

The US authorities clearly stated that her visa was denied due to “sanctioned activities.” There's no part of the US report where the case of Hope Nzodimma was mentioned.

Well she is the Cheif justice here in Nigeria