The United States of America may cut the supply of aid to Nigeria following the controversial pardon of former top government officials accused of corruption.
Nigeria is one of the highest recipient of US aid in Africa. Last year, Nigeria received about $226m in Developmental aid and is expected to spend $600m this year.
Alamieyeseigha was convicted of corruption before he was pardoned on tuesday by the National Council of State. The United State expressed its disappointment that those convicted of corruption could be pardoned by President Goodluck Jonathan's administration. It expressed that the move was a setback for the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
A US newspaper, The Hill, quoted the State Department spokeswoman, Victoria Nuland as saying: "The United States government is deeply disappointed by the recent pardons of corrupt officials by the Nigerian government.
"We see this as a setback for the fight against corruption and also for our ability to play the strong role we've played in supporting rule of law and legal constitution building in Nigeria, which is very important for the future of the country, obviously."
Nuland was asked if the US could cut off aid, she said it was possible, adding that the pardon put a dent on the collaborative efforts between Nigeria and the US in the fight against corruption.
The United States of America may cut the supply of aid to Nigeria following the controversial pardon of former top government officials accused of corruption.
Nigeria is one of the highest recipient of US aid in Africa. Last year, Nigeria received about $226m in Developmental aid and is expected to spend $600m this year.
Alamieyeseigha was convicted of corruption before he was pardoned on tuesday by the National Council of State. The United State expressed its disappointment that those convicted of corruption could be pardoned by President Goodluck Jonathan's administration. It expressed that the move was a setback for the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
A US newspaper, The Hill, quoted the State Department spokeswoman, Victoria Nuland as saying: "The United States government is deeply disappointed by the recent pardons of corrupt officials by the Nigerian government.
"We see this as a setback for the fight against corruption and also for our ability to play the strong role we've played in supporting rule of law and legal constitution building in Nigeria, which is very important for the future of the country, obviously."
Nuland was asked if the US could cut off aid, she said it was possible, adding that the pardon put a dent on the collaborative efforts between Nigeria and the US in the fight against corruption.
Nigeria is a republic. The prerogative to pardon is a constitutional power vested on president GEJ.
Because the US government grants aid to Nigeira does not mean that they can control Nigeria's internal policy.
This is plain propaganda.