Any action, including a visa ban, to be enforced on any Nigerian who endangers the 2023 presidential elections by the United States of America is supported by the Nigerian government.
At a news conference in Abuja, the minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, revealed the government’s position.
Let me answer to the many inquiries on the United States of America’s decision to impose a visa block on some Nigerians who are undermining democracy that we have received from the media, the minister said.
“Let me make it abundantly clear: whatever action is done against anyone who threatens to destabilize this democracy, which has been nourished by the blood of many of our patriots, is legitimate and justified. Governmentally speaking, we are
We are proud to say that no administration since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999 has demonstrated greater fidelity to the democratic process than ours, and no President since 1999 has been as unambiguous in word and deed as President Muhammadu Buhari regarding vacating office after the constitutionally required two terms.
“President Buhari has dispelled any lingering doubts about his steadfast commitment to hold genuine elections, give over power to a successor chosen by Nigerians, and then return to Daura after May 29, 2023. Even as late as last Friday, when he paid a visit to the Emir of Daura, Mr. President continued to assure the Emirate that after taking office on May 29, 2023, he will come to Daura and establish himself there.
The Electoral Bill 2022, which Nigerians have hailed as a cause to have trust in the electoral process, was also signed into law by the President, who also provided INEC with unheard-of support.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, you must also keep in mind our firm response to media questions on this same podium on January 10, 2023 in response to a widely reported claim, attributed to an INEC official, that the 2023 general elections face a serious threat of cancellation due to insecurity. I’ll restate what we said: “The position of the Federal
The government continues to believe that the 2023 elections will go forward as scheduled. Nothing has occurred to alter this.
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Last but not least, the Scorecard Series we’re creating here is yet another sign of our administration’s will to step down on May 29, 2023. We are essentially handing over our handover papers to the people who elected us as an administration by having our honorable ministers explain to Nigerians what we have accomplished since taking office in 2015.
Admin as we get ready to leave in May. Therefore, we are pleased that we have made it clear to our citizens and the rest of the world that we will be leaving office on May 29, 2023.
“Unlike the PDP, we have not been involved in any third-term dispute. In reality, we are developing the model for a seamless transfer of power that will serve as a guide for upcoming Administrations. Let those who threaten our democracy face consequences and bear their own burdens. Since our hands are clean, the government has no cause for concern.
