The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on politicians that interfere with the conduct of free and fair election in the coming Anambra State governorship poll.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Public Affairs Section of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria.
The statement also warned that certain violations may also lead to restrictions on relatives of the electoral offenders and the families of those who may instigate violence at the polls.
“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 U.S. immigration law, certain violations also may lead to restrictions on family members,” part of the statement read.
US government said it is hopeful the conduct of the election would be free and fair with peace restored to the state.
Meanwhile, Nigerians are eagerly waiting to the see outcome of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, especially and various crisis have been recorded in the state recently.