US to impose visa restrictions on election spoilers in Nigeria - News Summed Up

US to impose visa restrictions on election spoilers in Nigeria


By MOHAMMED MOMOH More by this AuthorThe US on Wednesday said it will impose a visa ban on spoilers of Nigeria’s upcoming elections, showing intent to prevent chaos in Africa’s most populous nation. “Today, I am announcing visa restrictions for those involved in undermining democracy in Nigeria,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. “To support Nigeria’s upcoming elections, today I am announcing visa restrictions for those involved in undermining democracy in Nigeria. Specific to ‘certain individuals’The US Embassy in Nigeria, in a statement shared on its website, on Wednesday also said the visa restrictions are specific to “certain individuals” and are not directed at the government of Nigeria. Advertisement“We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world.


Source: Daily Nation January 28, 2023 00:36 UTC



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