The legal representatives of Nigerian businessman and former governorship candidate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, have petitioned the United States Embassy in Lagos, urging a review of the recent visa denial issued to him and his wife, Mrs. Oyindamola Motunrola Ajadi.
In a letter dated August 18, 2025, the law firm of Izunya Izunya & Co., led by Barrister Isaac Izunya, appealed to the U.S. Consulate to reconsider its decision, which had been made under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act.
The letter was directed to the U.S. Consular General at Victoria Island, Lagos, and copied to the American Ambassador in Abuja.
The petition described the denial as “unsubstantiated” and requested that the embassy re-examine the applicants’ documentation and interview records.
The legal team expressed concern over the absence of specific details in the refusal notice, pointing out that it did not include the applicants’ names, application numbers, or passport details.
According to the firm, Mr. and Mrs. Ajadi applied for business visas after receiving an invitation from Tunnad Properties, a U.S.-based real estate company.
The couple, the firm said, submitted supporting documents, including a letter dated May 15, 2025, and attended an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.
However, their applications were turned down on August 4, 2025, on the grounds of Section 214(b), which relates to concerns over an applicant’s intent to return home after visiting the United States.
Barrister Izunya argued that the decision lacked case-specific justification and requested the embassy to:
“Review CCTV and audio recordings from the visa interview, Reassess all submitted documents, and Provide clear reasons if the refusal stands.”
The lawyers also stressed that both applicants have strong business and family ties in Nigeria, along with investments in Grenada and the United Kingdom, which they said prove their commitment to returning home.
The petition comes shortly after Ajadi publicly raised concerns about the U.S. visa issuance process while speaking in Ogun State.
He questioned the transparency of mass visa refusals and criticised the non-refundable application fees paid by Nigerian applicants.
The U.S. Embassy has not yet commented on the petition or on Ajadi’s public remarks.
