President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan
BY Taiwo George
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against the “undue of harassment” of officials of past administrations at the airports or at other points of entry and exit.
Buhari said unless there is a court injunction restraining such persons, including ministers who served under Goodluck Jonathan, former president of Nigeria, they should be free to travel abroad.
“We have not banned anyone from travelling,” he said on Saturday, while responding to cases of some personalities who were stopped at the airports.
“Every Nigerian is entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation.
“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.”
Buhari directed all agencies under the government to run their affairs in full compliance with extant rules, regulations and the constitution of the country.
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