Rasheed Akinkuolie
Rasheed Akinkuolie is a former Nigerian ambassador to Cameroon who has been vocal about diplomatic practices and procedures. He emphasized that high-ranking officials should hold diplomatic passports and that visa applications for such individuals should be routed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His comments came in response to Canada's denial of visas to senior Nigerian military officials, which he deemed inconceivable and suggested reciprocal measures be taken against Canadian visa applications to Nigeria.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 4.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 191,192 | $448,000 | 416$ |
| Totals | 2 | 206,139,589 | 191,192 | $448,000 | 416$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Nigeria:
Ex-diplomat Rasheed Akinkuolie traced the problem to the 1983 overthrow of the second civilian administration and the long military rule.
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Nigeria:
Ambassador Rasheed Akinkuolie asserted that high-ranking officials should typically hold diplomatic passports.
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