The United States has imposed visa ban on some Nigerians suspected of undermining the democratic process in the country during the 2019 general elections.
The spokesman for the US Department of State, Morgan Ortagus disclosed this in a statement in Washington on Tuesday.
He explained that the visa restrictions would affect Nigerians believed to be responsible for undermining democracy in Nigeria.
Those affected include individuals indicted for electoral violence, rigging and other anti-democratic activities before, during and after the 2019 elections.
The statement read partly, “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 emphasises that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people or the newly elected government.
“This decision reflects the Department of State’s commitment to working with the Nigerian government to realise its expressed commitment to end corruption and strengthen democracy, accountability, and respect for human rights.”
