The United States has issued a warning that high-profile Nigerian government officials implicated in corruption could be refused U.S. visas.
The announcement comes amid growing calls for accountability and transparency in public office.
According to a statement posted on its official X account, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria emphasized that “fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability.
Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas.”
The warning follows a petition filed this week by activist Omoyele Sowore, urging U.S. authorities to take action against the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, over alleged illicit property acquisitions.
The petition claims that Wike, his wife, and close associates acquired multiple lakeside homes in Florida between 2021 and 2023, in ways that bypassed transparency and lawful oversight.
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The U.S. Mission’s message reflects broader international trends where governments impose visa restrictions as a tool in anti-corruption efforts. It underscores the U.S. policy of holding public officials across the globe accountable for corrupt behaviour, even when conducted abroad.
