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Visa ban: Dont disrespect Nigeria, FG tells US, UK

Ishaku Yohanna

The Federal Government, has told the United States and the United Kingdom that the country has ample provisions in its laws to sanction violators and perpetrators of electoral violence and fraud in the country. The government said it took note of the concerns of some of its partners, specifically the United States and the United Kingdom governments regarding the elections in Edo and Ondo States. The government also noted that both countries expressed their intention to take punitive measures against those they decide will be involved in what they termed…

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Edo Election: Were concerned with allegations of interference by security forces – US

Ishaku Yohanna

The US government said Saturday it would seem security forces were taking sides in the unfolding election process in Edo state where tension is rising after policemen took over the state house of assembly. The strange action by the police is believed to have been enabled by the tacit support of the federal attorney general Abubakar Malami. In a statement the US said, We are concerned with reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State and are disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state.…

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