by Kolapo Olapoju
President Muhammadu Buhari has not issued any order restricting officials of past administrations as well as ministers from traveling out of the country by the new government.
A statement issued on Saturday, May 30, by Garba Shehu, head of Buhari’s media team from Aso Villa, gave clarification on the matter.
According to the release, the President said all officials 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.
The statement said in part: “We have not banned anyone from travelling.”
“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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