19,000 Nigerians sign US visa ban petition on MC Oluomo

Chairman of the Lagos State Motor Parks, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called ‘MC Oluomo’, may soon get a US visa ban for allegedly inciting violence against the Igbo ethnic group in Lagos during the last elections.

Already, over 19,000 Nigerians have signed a petition asking the United States government to slam a visa ban on transport union leader.

The petition set up last week earlier has accrued a total of 19,807 signatures as of the time Monday noon.

Change.org, said, “The recently concluded gubernatorial elections in Nigeria had a very powerful, popular and influential politician on video; inciting violence against the Igbo ethnic group in Lagos.

“Musiliu Adekunle Akinsanya also known as ‘MC Oluomo’ made threats against Igbo voters, and violence was carried out against the Igbos on election day.

“Many Igbos lost their lives, there is also ongoing violence against the Igbos in Lagos, and it looks like the situation will only escalate. We hope we never get to the level Rwanda was in April 1994.

“Akinsanya is believed to be a green card holder in the US and since the US government claims it is against any form of disruption in democratic processes around the world including Africa, then the US government needs to act on Akinsanya’s status in the US, and remove him for his contribution to the recent violence in Lagos.” “We have numerous pieces of evidence to support these claims.”

Giving reasons to justify the petition, a signatory identified as Mr. Femi Onasanya, alleged that “MC OluOmo has a terrorist organisation in Nigeria, and because of this he sent his children to America for protection while he killed other people’s children.

Another signatory, Mr Emanuel Nduaguba, wrote, “This man has committed human rights violations in Nigeria, preaching ethnic hatred toward the Igbos.

“Revoke his visa and do not allow him to enter the US. His efforts in vote rigging, vote dumping, and voter intimidation have destabilized democracy in Nigeria.”