President Buhari warns airport officials against stopping officials of past administrations from travelling
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.
“We have not banned anyone from travelling,” Mr. Buhari said in a statement Saturday.
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.
“Unless otherwise directed by the courts, no law-abiding citizens should be barred from travelling abroad,” he said.
“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.
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