The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the government position at an interactive session with media executives in Abuja on Thursday.
Mohammed said that the government was aware of the move by the former Vice President to lobby the U.S. to lift the visa ban imposed on him.
He said, while the U.S. has the prerogative of whom to issue visa, it should be mindful of the timing, in order not to give the impression that Atiku has been endorsed by the U.S. government.
“We understand and appreciate the fact that it is the prerogative of the U.S. to grant a visa to anyone who applies.
“However, we want the U.S. 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
“Impression must not be created that the U.S. government is endorsing one particular candidate over the other,’’ he said.
The minister recalled that for years, there has been a kind of congressional bi-partisan investigation on corruption against certain individuals which had made it difficult for Atiku to secure a U.S. visa.
“I am sure you will all recall the Jefferson’s case and the cold 90,000 U.S. dollar in fridge.
“We are not unaware that Atiku has engaged the services of some lobbyists to persuade the U.S. to issue visa to him.
“Our position is that if the former Vice President is seeking the U.S. visa we have no problem about it.
However, we want the U.S. government not to create the impression that it is endorsing one candidate over the other,’’ he said.
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*Hmmmmm i hope it is not a set up sha but if it is not and he goes to America and returns,then everything might just swing in his favour oh...hmmmmmm!!!
Misplaced priority.... How is that the reason for the killings of over 100 military in Metele? Is that there worries? Confuse lot.
ReplyDeleteWhy are they so worried about every move Atiku makes? You guys said he isn't competition yet una no fit rest.
DeleteThis APC guys are idiots
DeleteWhat difference does it make to Nigeria whether Atiku is granted US visa or not. Does it make Nigeria stronger as a Nation?
ReplyDeleteAPC... ... Cult party. I heard lots of things about them. They are all instrument of Satan. You enter that party, you must be initiated.
ReplyDeleteShame. No wonder the hatred and bitterness is everywhere
Here we go again. Always peddling rumours and lies. Never have facts to backup their claim, always making things up in their pea brains
DeleteAfi instruments of Satan naa? Notify us of which instruments gan 😏😏😏, so na PDP members get clean hand naa? Oni soku so, o daju pe opolo e gan ni pea brain.
DeleteWhy are they bothered about this. If, the US decides to issue him a visa, that’s their business. It’s not like he will be immigrating. He will definitely return home so what’s the hullabaloo??
ReplyDeleteI am just tired of the black man mentality. I doubt its redeemability. Being black sometimes I am tempted to believe is a crime. Their reasoning baffles me a lot. When has Atiku getting a visa becomes Nigeria nightmare?
Deletewell it obviously has become the governments nightmare...
DeleteVery senseless people. It was OK for US to endorse baba go slow but not OK for the same US to support another candidate. Ndi ara!
ReplyDeleteWhy are they so scared?
ReplyDeleteWill he be voted in by Americans?
Abeg focus on fixing our economy
Bad belle, APC.
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Nonsensical. Wicked APC Party. I tueh for una.
ReplyDeleteI don't get this APC of a Party. When atiku was dropping all the cash during 2015 campaign election for PMB, they never said he was corrupt but sang his praises.
ReplyDeleteNow that the money bag is gone, they are now running their mouths like tap. Its obvious they are not the favourite again. Shioor
Nonsense! Is it their Visa?
ReplyDeleteApc should go and rest one corner jare
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