The United States has slammed a visa ban on some Nigerians and their family members for undermining the country’s democracy.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who announced this in a statement on Wednesday, said the move was part of Washington’s move to advance democracy and tackle corruption in Nigeria.
Although the top US diplomat was silent on the affected individuals, he said they were sanctioned for their roles in the efforts at undermining a recent election in the country.
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