President Muhammadu Buhari says officials of past
administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and
privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue
harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and
exit.
administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and
privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue
harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and
exit.
“We have not banned anyone from travelling,” said
the President.
the President.
Responding to some cases of “V.I.P stoppages” at
the airports as reported to him on Saturday, President Buhari directed all
agencies under the government to run their affairs in full compliance with
extant rules, regulations and the constitution of the country.
the airports as reported to him on Saturday, President Buhari directed all
agencies under the government to run their affairs in full compliance with
extant rules, regulations and the constitution of the country.
“Unless otherwise directed by the courts, no
law-abiding citizens should be barred from travelling abroad. We must treat
fellow citizens with courtesy and respect. Officials at the borders and other
points of entry and exit should conduct their affairs in strict compliance with
due process. No one has my permission to bar anyone from travelling
abroad,” the president said.
law-abiding citizens should be barred from travelling abroad. We must treat
fellow citizens with courtesy and respect. Officials at the borders and other
points of entry and exit should conduct their affairs in strict compliance with
due process. No one has my permission to bar anyone from travelling
abroad,” the president said.
Signed:
Garba Shehu
Head, President Muhammadu Buhari Media Team
Aso Rock Villa
Abuja.
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