May 31, 2015 : John Alechenu and Olalekan Adetayo
President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said no law abiding Nigerian has been banned from travelling outside the country.
Buhari was reacting to reported cases of
VIP stoppages at the nation’s airports. The matter was brought to his
attention on Saturday.
A statement signed by the Head,
President Muhammadu Buhari Media team, Mallam Garba Shehu said,
“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.” It quoted Buhari as saying, “We have
not banned anyone from travelling,”
President
Buhari subsequently directed all agencies under the government to run
their affairs in full compliance with extant rules, regulations and the
constitution of the country.
Buhari said, “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.”
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