Atiku Reacts As US Places Visa Ban On Nigerians ‘Undermining Democracy’

Atiku Reacts As US Places Visa Ban On Nigerians ‘Undermining Democracy’

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, has responded to the United States Government’s plan to impose a visa ban on any Nigerian attempting to ‘undermine democracy’ in 2023.

On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that some individuals had already been banned and would be ineligible for a US visa.

He stated, “We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process in a recent Nigerian election.”

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“Under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, these individuals will be found ineligible for visas to the United States under a policy to restrict visas of those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria.”

“Certain family members of such persons may also be subject to these restrictions. Additional persons who undermine the democratic process in Nigeria—including in the lead-up to, during, and following Nigeria’s 2023 elections—may be found ineligible for U.S. visas under this policy.”

Reacting to the development on Thursday morning, Atiku stated; “I welcome the United States visa ban on anti-democratic elements whose actions seek to undermine the 2023 elections in Nigeria.”

“I encourage other established democracies to follow suit to ensure that there’s no hiding place for the enemies of our democracy.”

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