U.S John Kerry says anyone who Promote Election violence will be deny American Visa

US Secretary of State, John Kerry, who sounded the warning during a visit to Nigeria said his country is investing enormously to ensure credible elections in Nigeria.

He said: “The U.S. Government strongly believe in Nigeria having credible, free and fair elections come February 14. “The US Government wants to say that any Nigerian who promotes any form of violence during the elections remains ineligible for U.S. visa.” Kerry added. He further stated that the international community are interested in the conduct of Nigeria’s up ccoming election

 Kerry made this statement at a news conference in Lagos, shortly after meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan and Major General Mohammed Buhari, says U.S. Government, would maintain its position that any Nigerian involved in election violence would no longer be eligible for American visas. He also stressed the need to continue campaigning for progressive democratic rule in Nigeria, stressing that all political office holders should shun all levels and forms of election violence either before, during or after the polls.

Credit:Vanguard 

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