Group Faults US Travel Ban On Nigerian Politicians, Gives Reasons

 

 

A non-governmental organisation, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace and Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI) has slammed the United States government for failing to reveal those who were affected by the travel ban recently placed on some politically-exposed Nigerians.

 

It woud be recalled that the US State Department, through its spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus on Tuesday disclosed that “We condemn those whose acts of violence, intimidation, or corruption harmed Nigerians or undermined the democratic process.

 

“These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic principles and human rights”, Ortagus said.

 

ADAPHAI, in a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Sulaimon Suberu, a copy of which was sent to DAILY POST on Thursday, said the American government failed to demonstrate its stance as leading democratic nation in the world.

 

According to Suberu, failure to mention individuals who were affected by the travel ban raised suspicion on the sincerity of that action and the notion behind it.

 

He insisted that there must be clarity of intent and purpose on a decision of such magnitude to avert misgivings and confusion.

 

“The US should know that their decision to conceal those who were affected by the ban has seriously watered down the sincerity and seriousness of such decision and raise profound suspicion,” the statement read.