Anambra Elections: For Free And Fair Credible Election, US Threatens Visa Restrictions On Sponsors Of Electoral Violence

The US has introduced that it’ll place visa restrictions to individuals responsible of undermining the upcoming Anambra governorship election billed to carry on November 6.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, November 3, the US say it will place visa restrictions on these discovered responsible of instigating violence throughout or after the election.

The US mentioned will probably be monitoring the train and appears ahead to a peaceable and clear governorship ballot within the state.

“The US seems to be ahead to a gubernatorial election in Anambra State on November 6 that’s peaceable and clear, with outcomes that precisely replicate the desire of the state’s residents,” a press release by the US Mission in Nigeria reads.

“We will likely be paying shut consideration to actions of people who intrude with the democratic course of or instigate violence towards civilian populations earlier than, throughout, or after the elections.

“We is not going to hesitate to think about penalties – together with visa restrictions – for these discovered to be liable for election-related violence or undermining the democratic course of.

“Beneath U.S. immigration legislation, sure violations additionally could result in restrictions on relations.

“We name on residents, electoral officers, celebration members, and safety pressure personnel to do their half in guaranteeing a reputable and safe electoral course of.”