The United States of America has revealed that it has imposed visa restrictions on those believed to have undermined the 2019 general elections in Nigeria.
This was disclosed by Morgan Ortagus, the official spokesperson of the US State Department.
The message further said that United States was willing to work with President Muhammadu Buhari to deepen Nigeria’s democracy and improve human rights situation in the country.
It will be recalled that in February 2019, Nigeria conducted the general elections that ushered in the present democratic dispensation in the country.
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on those believed to have undermined the democratic process throughout #Nigeria’s 2019 elections. The U.S. remains committed to working with President Buhari to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and improve respect for #HumanRights.
— Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) July 23, 2019
The United States is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in #Nigeria. These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people. https://t.co/hi3NEUJzdb
— Department of State (@StateDept) July 24, 2019
