Two days to the conduct of Anambra Gubernatorial election, the United States government has threatened to sanction anyone that attempts to disrupt the electoral process.
US said the sanction might include visa restrictions on anyone who attempts to instigate violence and their families during the November 6 governorship poll in Anambra State.
The US said it will be paying close attention to the electoral process in the state and looks forward to a peaceful and transparent poll that will accurately reflect the will of the people.
Recently, the increased gunmen attack in Anambra State and other South East states had threatened the the election.
But the US Embassy in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, titled, ‘Statement on the upcoming Anambra elections,’ called on citizens, electoral officials, party members, and security force personnel to do their part in ensuring a credible and secure electoral process.
The statement read, “The United States looks forward to a gubernatorial election in Anambra State on November 6 that is peaceful and transparent, with results that accurately reflect the will of the state’s residents.
“We will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere with the democratic process or instigate violence against civilian populations before, during, or after the elections.
“We will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those found to be responsible for election-related violence or undermining the democratic process.
“Under US immigration law, certain violations also may lead to restrictions on family members.”
