#Ramaphosamustgo trends as South Africans call for their President’s resignation over 5-year visa policy for Nigerians
The hashtag #RamaphosaMustGo has gained traction on social media as South Africans express dissatisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new visa policy for Nigerian nationals. Announced during the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape Town on December 3, the policy simplifies the visa process for Nigerian businesspeople, granting them five-year multiple-entry visas without requiring a passport during the application.
President Ramaphosa described the initiative as part of efforts to modernize visa systems and boost economic growth and tourism. However, critics argue that the government is prioritizing foreign relations over pressing domestic issues. Many South Africans fear the policy could exacerbate unemployment and strain public resources, particularly given tense relations between Nigerians and South Africans.
While facing public backlash, the presidency remains firm, emphasizing the policy’s role in strengthening bilateral ties and promoting economic cooperation between the two nations.
