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US, UK Urged To Slam Visa Ban On INEC Chair Over Irregularities
The United Nigerians in Diaspora (UND) has charged the United States, United Kingdom, European Union and United Arab Emirates, to place a visa ban on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged irregularities that trailed the 2023 general elections.
UND National Secretary, Mohammed Hussein, in a petition addressed to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery and the Chargé D’ Affairs, U.S Embassy in Abuja, also told President Bola Tinubu to sack Professor Yakubu.
“We, the UND are writing to bring to your attention the recent developments regarding Mallam Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“We shall embark on an advocacy March on Tuesday 19th of March, 2024 in Kano, Port Harcourt, Lagos and your Embassy/High Commission at Abuja to press home our demands.
We, the UND are writing to bring to your attention the recent developments regarding Mallam Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“We shall embark on an advocacy March on Tuesday 19th of March, 2024 in Kano, Port Harcourt, Lagos and your Embassy/High Commission at Abuja to press home our demands.
“We urge the UK High Commission and the US Embassy in Abuja to take serious note of these allegations and to initiate an investigation into the matter.
“It is essential that the reputation and credibility of INEC are maintained, as the free and fair electoral process is fundamental to a functioning democracy.
We urge the UK High Commission and the US Embassy in Abuja to take serious note of these allegations and to initiate an investigation into the matter.
“It is essential that the reputation and credibility of INEC are maintained, as the free and fair electoral process is fundamental to a functioning democracy.
Mahmood Yakubu must be placed on visa ban to US, UK, EU States, UAE and other Countries.
“Additionally, we call upon the Embassy and the UK High Commission to closely monitor the situation to protect the human rights and personal safety of all parties involved.
“Given the sensitive nature of this issue and the potential for backlash and intimidation, it is crucial that appropriate security measures are taken and that those carrying out their duties diligently, are safeguarded from any harm or harassment.”
Meanwhile, Hussein demanded the resignation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the N3 trillion budget padding scandal rocking the Senate.
“We believe that it is in the best interest of Nigeria and its people to have a transparent, credible, and accountable electoral process.
“We also believe that the Senate will do the needful to remove Senator God’swill Akpabio to face prosecution.
“We trust that the UK High Commission and the U.S Embassy, as a steadfast advocate for democracy, will utilise its influence to support the pursuit of justice and the protection of democratic institutions in Nigeria.”
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