NCIC to ensure politicians notorious for hate speech don’t obtain visas
Notorious hate speakers will have a rough time getting visas to some foreign countries, NCIC chairman Samuel Kobia has said.
Speaking during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan (2020-2024) on Tuesday, Kobia said he is in talks with about 15 envoys over the matter.
“If we don’t give them visas, then they will behave. More so, those who incite violence should not be allowed to go to Europe or North America.. this will ensure that they stop behaving the way they do,” he said.
Noting that politicians are also human beings, Kobia said they have been pleasantly surprised that a number of politicians do not want to be shamed.
“.. some pleaded saying they hope their name won’t be in the list of shame. This has made hate speech go down. These politicians don’...