- The United States on Monday, May 15, announced visa restrictions on some Nigerians accused of undermining democracy
- The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, who confirmed this development in a statement shared on his Twitter page said the individuals would be ineligible for US visas
- The top-ranking diplomat added that the US is committed to supporting Nigerian aspirations to strengthen democracy and the rule of law
Again, the United States Government has said it had taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.
This was made known in a statement by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday, May 15, published on the website of the US government.
