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2023 Elections: U.S. Impose Visa Ban On Individuals For Undermining the Democratic Process in Nigeria

The U.S. on Wednesday announced “visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process in a recent Nigerian election.”

The statement by U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, also said that family members of such persons are also affected by the visa ban.

Though the U.S. statement by Secretary Blinken did not name the affected individuals affected by the ban, it stated that “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.”

The full statement reads: “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.  

“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.

“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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