The U.S. Government’s latest move in Nigeria follows a decision in January 2019 to deny visas to individuals involved in electoral violence. Last year travel restrictions were also placed on individuals who were involved in corruption and electoral violence during the country’s general elections in February – March 2019 in that country. However, what has become of greater concern is the controversial trucking of voters, electoral and political violence, and reported registration of underage voters. “The Inter-Religious Council of Liberia urges the National Elections Commission to investigate and ban political leaders who instigate and/or promote electoral violence as a political strategy”. to place a travel ban on all political leaders who promote violence in the name of elections and politics”.

Source: Front Page Africa September 17, 2020 07:44 UTC