FG supports US visa ban for election scammers

Information and Communications Minister Lai Mohammed described the United States’ decision to impose visa restrictions on those who undermine Nigerian democracy as “just and justified”.

The minister said this during the 20th session of the Presidential Scorecard series, held Monday at the National Press Centre, Abuja.

Mohammed, addressing guests before the presentation of Federal Capital Territory Minister Muhammed Bello, said no government has shown loyalty to the democratic process like the regime of the president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

He reiterated that the regime will go ahead with the planned general elections, despite reports of a possible postponement.

He said: “Let me be clear: whatever action is taken against anyone who undermines this democracy, which has been watered by the blood of many of our patriots, is right and justified.

“For us as a government, we are proud to say that no government since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999 has shown more fidelity to the democratic process than ours, and no president since 1999 has been as unambiguous as President Muhammadu Buhari, in words and indeed, regarding leaving office after the constitutionally stipulated two terms.

“President Buhari has left no one in doubt of his dogged determination to ensure free, fair and credible elections; transfer to a successor chosen by Nigerians; and then return to Daura after the transfer date of May 29, 2023.

“The president has also given unprecedented support to INEC, while also signing into law the 2022 Election Bill, which Nigerians have hailed as a reason to have confidence in the election process.”

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