US imposes visa ban on politicians who undermined Nigeria’s democracy


The US government has announced visa restriction on Nigerians who “sabotaged” the country’s democracy. 

This was made known in a statement signed by Morgan Ortagus, spokesperson of the US department of state. 

“The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated peacefully in the February and March 2019 elections and have worked to strengthen Nigerian democratic institutions and processes,” the statement read. 

“As Nigeria marks the twentieth anniversary of a return to democratic rule this year, we remain committed to working together to continue to advance democracy and respect for human rights and achieve greater peace and prosperity for both our nations. We condemn those whose acts of violence, intimidation, or corruption harmed Nigerians or undermined the democratic process.

“In a January 24 statement, the U.S. government said that we would consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for individuals responsible for undermining the Nigerian democratic process or for organising election-related violence.  To that end, the Secretary of State is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria. These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic principles and human rights.”

The department of state also emphasised that the actions announced are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people or the newly elected government. 

The names of the affected persons were not disclosed.

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-us-imposes-visa-ban-on-nigerians-who-fuelled-violence-during-elections

To that end, the Secretary of State is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria

That will be a good step in the right direction.

We have various laws to be amended in that senate house and for our politicans as a whole.

No more business as usual.
No more impunity in our land.

Nigeria will be great again in our lifetime!

But you nicodemusly snuck Atiku in hoping to cash in had he won the 2019 presidential election.

The Trump administration are beginning to sound like a broken record. Why not give us names of the fellas you are denying visas.
I know one man from River state that contributed to over 50% of the total violence experience in nations political space 2014 till date.
To say that he is being name a minister is another insult.
Please the US govt, you can do better

I sympathizer with those mofos quoting me wrongly.
I am not a member of any political party, neither am i sympathetic to any political party
What I give is a statement of fact.
If you have any issue with that come and beat me, I dey my house

USA is becoming a rough country these days

Mr Bullion van should be number one on the list .

The Froggy of Bourdillon is number 1 on that list and Prof Mahmud is 2 on the list .. shameless people

They should ban the bastards and their privileged, over-pampered kids for life.....and also get the UK to do likewise! Let's now see where they will fly to when they want to escape from the mess that is 'one Nigeria' for a few weeks, or where they will send their lazy kids to go for schooling while leaving the dilapidated, rat and cult infested schools in Nigeria for the poor hapless Nigerian kid that doesn't have the luxury of making such a choice!

All developed Countries should ban them including south Africa. U see this ass hole of a country made useless by these wicked politicians, na here all of us go dey together dey enjoy am

Who among Nigerian politicians don't undermine democrazy? Who is law-abiding among them?

In a lawless society like Nigeria, Democrazy is for the dogs.

IPOB having d last laugh. Python Dancers on my mind

For it to have effect they should ban their family and kids too ..

Got the NEWS just last week

Tinubu is the first person on that list.

Ban them all those politicians who have made this country hell for people to live in . Ban them thier children to thier fourth generation.

Great

God's fighting for the poor masses

Most of these so called politicians frolick to the US easily.Their children school in the country.Well dont only ban them, but get them arrested, trial & convicted according to US laws because in Nigeria Buhari just made many of them ministers.

MC oluomo should be noted

Thats Good

That would mean all Nigerian Politicians then.

A welcome development.

Trump's America with their talk talk...go finish with Iran first.

daddytime:
That would mean all Nigerian Politicians then.

Trump's America with their talk talk...go finish with Iran first.

What is your joy in life
Isn’t this a good news for you. Apparently America is closing there boarder for us to start our revolution and get our country fixed. But we are all cowards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZuhG0MZ0g

emilas1979:
The Trump administration are beginning to sound like a broken record. Why not give us names of the fellas you are denying visas.
I know one man from River state that contributed to over 50% of the total violence experience in nations political space 2014 till date.
To say that he is being name a minister is another insult.
Please the US govt, you can do better

why can't you yourself name the 'one'man you know in rivers state that engineered violence before attacking the U.S. for not giving out names.

Wonderful
Please where is the list.I hope boo boo tops that list followed by oshiribanjo

But you are foolishly okay with Ebele Jonathan gifting Tompolo security contracts n allowing him to import war vessels ba ?! Many of you PDP supporters needed to be beheaded when you argue this pathetically.

emilas1979:
The Trump administration are beginning to sound like a broken record. Why not give us names of the fellas you are denying visas.
I know one man from River state that contributed to over 50% of the total violence experience in nations political space 2014 till date.
To say that he is being name a minister is another insult.
Please the US govt, you can do better

An economic sanction from the US and all her allies on Nigerian politicians would have been better

But Ebele Patience n Allison Madukwe should not make the. List ba ? The level with which you prove you are foolish on NL is astonishing. It seem it is safe to say you have been cursed to argue that way.

FarahAideed:
The Froggy of Bourdillon is number 1 on that list and Prof Mahmud is 2 on the list .. shameless people

The news doesn't make any sense to me

Someone should tell me when the US bans all Nigerian politicians

Again, this move is just nonsense.

For real?

Unanimous names, why can't they man enough to name people involved and how they came about it. Donald Trump is gradually becoming coward after Iran dropped their drone, only mouth no action.