President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday denied reports that he ordered a foreign travel ban on those who served as ministers and other officers under his predecessor, President Goodluck Jonathan.
“We have not banned anyone from travelling”, the President said in reaction to alleged cases of ”V.I.P stoppages” at the nation’s airports as reported to him earlier in the day.
A press statement issued by the head of Buhari’s media team, Garba Shehu, said the President assured the public that officials of past administrations including ministers remain 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.
“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 was quoted by the statement to have said.
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