Tinubu's UNGA Attendance Protected Under International Law
On September 7, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, affirmed that President Bola Tinubu and his family are protected under international law during their attendance at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Ibrahim, who is also the Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Budget and Administration, clarified that the Nigerian Mission has not received any notification from the U.S. government regarding restrictions on President Tinubu's movement or participation at the UNGA.
He referenced Section 11 of the 1947 United Nations–United States Headquarters Agreement, which entitles representatives of UN member states and their families to unimpeded transit to and from the UN headquarters. Ibrahim dismissed social media calls for Tinubu's arrest as legally baseless, asserting that allegations must be substantiated through due process.
He noted that U.S. law enforcement may collect information during investigations, but this does not equate to an arrest. Ibrahim emphasized the importance of participation in the UNGA for member states.
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