The United Kingdom and United States of America have threatened to impose a visa ban on anyone found guilty of either instigating violence or plotting to rig during the General Elections. The statement from the US said in part: “We and other democratic nations will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process, or instigate violence against the civilian population before, during and 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 may also lead to restrictions on family members.” Speaking in a similar vein, the United Kingdom said it would be deploying an extensive observation mission for the elections. It added that: “Our monitors will in particular be looking out for any attempts to encourage or use violence to influence the elections, including on social media. We would like to remind all Nigerians that where the UK is aware of such attempts, this may have consequences for individuals. This could include their eligibility to travel to the UK, their ability to access UK based funds or lead to prosecution under international law.”