The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, on Wednesday reiterated her country’s decision to deny or cancel visas for any Nigerian, who try to undermine the 2023 general elections.
Leonard made the assertions in Abuja at the Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue with the theme: “Nigeria’s 2023 Elections: Fostering Youth Action for Peace and Stability’’.
The dialogue was organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with Building Blocks for Peace Foundation.
The envoy said: “ The United States stands firm with Nigerian voters’ demand and desire for transparency and electoral integrity.
“Individual, who undercut or undermine the democratic process in any way, including through intimidation and violence, may be found ineligible for visas to travel to the United States.
“We took steps in the past to impose U.S’ visa restrictions against anyone complicit in undermining the electoral…
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