JUST IN: US Speaks On Those To Face Sanctions For Undermining 2023 Elections In Nigeria

JUST IN: US Speaks On Those To Face Sanctions For Undermining 2023 Elections In Nigeria

The US government has stated that it will consider “all available actions” against those who harmed Nigeria’s recently concluded elections.

The United States expressed deep concern about reports of voter intimidation and the use of ethnically charged rhetoric during the March 18 gubernatorial and house of assembly elections.

In a statement, the US Mission in Nigeria urged the Federal Government and other relevant agencies to hold those responsible for voter suppression accountable.

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“The United States is deeply troubled by the disturbing acts of violent voter intimidation and suppression that took place during those polls in Lagos, Kano, and other states,” the statement reads.

“Members of the U.S. diplomatic mission observed the elections in Lagos and elsewhere and witnessed some of these incidents first-hand.  The use of ethnically charged rhetoric before, during, and after the gubernatorial election in Lagos was particularly concerning.

“We call on Nigerian authorities to hold accountable and bring to justice any individuals found to have ordered or carried out efforts to intimidate voters and suppress voting during the election process.

“The United States likewise will consider all available actions, including additional visa restrictions, on individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Nigeria.”

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