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Ajadi’s Legal Team Writes U.S. Embassy, Demands Review Of Denied Visa Applications
Ajadi’s Legal Team Writes U.S. Embassy, Demands Review Of Denied Visa Applications
The legal team of Nigerian business mogul and former gubernatorial candidate, Ambassador Comrade Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has written to the United States Embassy demanding a formal review of the recent visa denial issued to Ajadi and his wife, Mrs. Oyindamola Motunrola Ajadi.
In a strongly worded application dated August 18, 2025, the law firm Izunya Izunya & Co., signed by the head of the chamber, Barrister Isaac Izunya, the couple’s lawyer, alleged that the refusal was “erroneous, issued without specific reasons, and in violation of bilateral diplomatic principles.”
The demands addressed to the U.S. Consular General at 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, requested the embassy to exercise supervisory powers to review the decision, which was premised on Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. To reinforce the demands, the letter was also copied to the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria in Abuja, urging high-level intervention.
Ajadi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Bullion Go-Neat Global Limited — with business interests spanning beverage manufacturing, real estate, entertainment (Bullion Records), and sports (boxing promotions) — and his wife had applied for a U.S. business visa following an official invitation from Tunnad Properties, a registered American real estate company. According to documents attached to the demands, including the invitation letter dated May 15, 2025, the couple fulfilled all requirements, submitted all relevant documents, and answered questions at the Abuja visa interview.
Despite this, the couple was issued a refusal notice on August 4, 2025, citing Section 214(b), which presumes visa applicants may not return to their home country unless they demonstrate strong ties.
Barrister Izunya, however, argued that the embassy’s denial letter was “vague, generic, and improperly drafted,” failing to contain the names, application numbers, or passport details of the applicants. He maintained that the decision did not tie the cited law to the Ajadis’ case and thus fell short of international best practices.
“We refuse to admit that the United States of America, the most powerful country on planet earth, will issue a visa denial letter without being properly addressed to the applicant and without reason for such denial,” the demands read.
The legal team further noted that both Ajadi and his wife have established strong ties to Nigeria, with ongoing businesses locally and investments in Grenada and the United Kingdom. According to them, the absence of specific grounds for denial violates the spirit of the Nigeria–U.S. visa reciprocity agreement.
The demands warned that the refusal has caused “psychological trauma and pain” to the applicants, who, it argues, were denied transparency in the process.
Among the prayers submitted, the legal team demanded that the Consular General:
Review the CCTV footage of the visa interview and the audio tape.
Re-examine all documents submitted by the applicants.
Provide clear, specific reasons if the denial must stand.
The demands also copied the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria in Abuja, urging high-level intervention.
This development comes just some days after Ajadi himself publicly accused the U.S. of using visa applications as a tool for “economic exploitation and second colonisation.” Speaking in Ogun State, he had decried the practice of collecting full visa fees from Nigerians while issuing mass printout denials without stating the applicant’s identity. Claimed that the process is not a transparent justification.
“Nigerians are financing the American system,” Ajadi said. “The visa fee is $185 per person, non-refundable. Multiply that by hundreds of thousands of applicants every year, and it becomes a billion-naira pipeline flowing from Nigeria straight into American coffers. My name is unique, just like every applicant’s. Each individual deserves a letter stating clear reasons for denial. What we have instead is not transparency but institutional deception. Nigerians deserve better.”
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is yet to respond to either Ajadi’s public allegations or his legal team’s demands. But observers note that the matter is rapidly evolving from a personal grievance into a larger diplomatic question about fairness, transparency, and reciprocity in international visa regimes
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RAMADAN CHARITY: TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION AND UFAM HOLDINGS LTD EXTEND FOOD RELIEF TO MANDO COMMUNITY
*RAMADAN CHARITY: TY BURATAI HUMANITY CARE FOUNDATION AND UFAM HOLDINGS LTD EXTEND FOOD RELIEF TO MANDO COMMUNITY*
In a remarkable display of compassion and community support, the TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation, in collaboration with UFAM Holdings Ltd, successfully distributed food relief to over 1,000 less privileged individuals in the Mando community, Afaka, Igabi, Kaduna State, as part of the Ramadan celebrations.
The initiative, aimed at alleviating hunger during this sacred month, saw community members receiving essential food items to ensure they can observe Ramadan with dignity and sustenance. The distribution took place at the Skill Acquisition Centre, where beneficiaries gathered to collect their food packages.
During the event, the Deputy Chief Imam of Mando Central Mosque, Sheikh Bashir Adam Saleh Algoni, expressed his gratitude for the philanthropic effort. “We appreciate this gesture immensely,” he stated. He urged the public to keep the Grand Patron of the Foundation, His Excellency Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai, in their prayers, acknowledging his ongoing commitment to helping the less privileged. He also highlighted the contributions of UFAM Holdings Ltd, urging support for their charitable endeavors.
Beneficiaries of the food relief expressed their profound gratitude, offering prayers for Allah’s blessings on both the foundation and the company for their generous assistance during this holy month.
In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR Rtd, former Chief of Army Staff and Grand Patron of the Foundation, who was represented by Col Haruna Idris Zaria Rtd, thanked the public for their continuous prayers. He emphasized the importance of using the month of Ramadan to pray for the betterment of the country and an end to the insecurity plaguing the nation. He also urged the community to support and pray for security agencies, recognizing their sacrifices in maintaining peace and safety.
This charitable initiative not only highlights the spirit of Ramadan but also reinforces the importance of community solidarity and mutual support during challenging times.
Obi’s Reform Agenda Rekindles Scrutiny of Nigeria’s Political Wealth
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“Momodu’s remarks spotlight elite affluence as analysts warn of resistance to cost-cutting reforms.”
Prominent publisher and politician Dele Momodu has reignited debate over the vast wealth attributed to sections of Nigeria’s political class, asserting publicly that certain politicians could raise as much as $500 million at short notice to secure presidential power. Though no names were mentioned, the claim has sharpened national conversations about transparency, accountability, and the true cost of governance.
Nigeria’s persistent struggle with corruption is well documented by bodies such as Transparency International, whose global assessments frequently rank the country low on public sector integrity. The optics of expansive private mansions, luxury assets, and foreign-based lifestyles among political families continue to fuel public suspicion, particularly in a nation grappling with inflation, debt pressures, and widespread poverty.
The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of reform advocacy by Peter Obi, who has consistently argued for cutting governance costs and institutionalizing fiscal discipline. Political economist Professor Pat Utomi maintains that entrenched elites often resist structural reform, describing elite capture as a systemic barrier to democratic accountability. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has similarly warned that democracy without transparency breeds cynicism and instability.
While no specific officeholders have been formally indicted in connection with Momodu’s remarks, the broader issue remains potent: public demand for principled leadership is rising, and scrutiny of political wealth is unlikely to fade as future elections approach.
“Obi Would Defeat Even Jesus at the Polls”: Viral Remark Sparks Political Debate Online
By George Omagbemi Sylvester
A viral statement by a prominent supporter of former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has ignited widespread reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape. The supporter, popularly known as Mama Pee, declared during a live social media broadcast earlier this week that “If Jesus comes down to contest in Nigeria, Obi go win am,” a remark intended to emphasize Obi’s perceived popularity among his core supporters.
The comment, which surfaced on X and Facebook, quickly generated sharp responses from supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While many Labour Party loyalists defended the statement as political exaggeration, critics described it as reflective of growing personality-driven politics.
Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party and placed third according to official results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, has not issued any public response to the remark.
The episode underscores the continued intensity of political engagement following the 2023 general elections, with online discourse increasingly shaping narratives around Nigeria’s evolving democratic space.
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