The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged the United States to be cautious in revoking Atiku Abubakar’s ban from the USA
The reason given by the Presidency was so that the impression that USA is endorsing Atiku isn’t given to the populace.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this while at an interactive session with media executives
Mohammed said: “We understand and appreciate the fact that it is the prerogative of the US to grant a visa to anyone who applies.
“However, we want the US to be neutral and be wary of taking any decision that will give the impression that they are favouring or endorsing one candidate over the other
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“Impression must not be created that the US government is endorsing one particular candidate over the other,”
Lai Mohammed also reminded those present of some of the reasons why Atiku was banned and the moves the PDP candidate is making to have his ban lifted.
“I am sure you will all recall the Jefferson’s case and the cold 90,000 US dollar in fridge.” Mohammed said
“We are not unaware that Atiku has engaged the services of some lobbyists to persuade the US to issue visa to him.
“Our position is that if the former Vice President is seeking the US visa we have no problem about it.
“However, we want the US government not to create the impression that it is endorsing one candidate over the other,” he said.