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U.S imposes Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Responsible for Undermining the Democratic Process

Posted by: New Americans Magazine , September 14, 2020
  • Urges all stakeholders to uphold the tenets of democracy

The United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced the imposition of additional visa restrictions on some Nigerian 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,” said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

A statement by spokesperson for the Department of State Morgan Ortagus said, “the actions announced 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.”

According to Morgan Ortagus, “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.”

On the coming up elections in Edo and Ondo State, the Department of State said, “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 it 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.

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