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.
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