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US: Visa restrictions for those “undermining democracy in Nigeria”

The visa restrictions announced are specific to certain individuals

Seth Abanfo Essiam
Last updated: January 26, 2023 4:17 pm
By Seth Abanfo Essiam
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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has announced visa restrictions for Nigerian politicians the United States deems to be undermining the West African nation’s democracy.

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

To support Nigeria’s upcoming elections, today I am announcing visa restrictions for those involved in undermining democracy in Nigeria. The United States supports Nigerian aspirations to combat corruption and strengthen democracy and the rule of law.

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) January 25, 2023

“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.

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“The visa restrictions announced today are specific to certain individuals and are not directed at the Nigerian people or the Government of Nigeria.  The decision to impose visa restrictions reflects the commitment of the United States to support Nigerian aspirations to combat corruption and strengthen democracy and the rule of law.”

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