Yemi Farounbi
Yemi Farounbi is a former Nigerian ambassador to the Philippines who has publicly criticized National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu's response to the visa denial incident involving Canadian authorities. He argued that the matter should have been addressed more diplomatically through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing that every sovereign nation has the right to grant or deny visas, and that diplomatic channels should be utilized in such situations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 4.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 174,547 | $448,000 | 379$ |
| Totals | 2 | 206,139,589 | 174,547 | $448,000 | 379$ |
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Nigeria:
Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, said the Canadian embassy could have denied the Chief of Defence Staff, and other top military officers visas on grounds of anti-democratic actions.
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Nigeria:
Yemi Farounbi criticised the NSA, Ribadu, for his choice of language in addressing the rejection of his Canada entry application.
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