Tinubu Faces No Transit Restrictions During UNGA

Jimoh Ibrahim, Chairman of the United Nations Committee on Budget and Administration, confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his family experienced unimpeded transit in the United States during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He stated that the Nigerian Mission in New York had received no notifications from the U.S. government regarding any restrictions on Tinubu's movement.

Citing Section 11 of the 1947 UN-U.S. Agreement, Ibrahim explained that representatives of member states and their families are protected from transit impediments to and from the UN headquarters.

He noted that attendance at the UNGA is a national priority and that presidents can delegate representation when necessary. Ibrahim recalled a past incident involving a former Nigerian president who faced movement restrictions due to unproven drug-related allegations.

He asserted that allegations do not constitute a crime and emphasized the importance of due process. Ibrahim urged Nigerians to uphold national pride and support the economic transformation efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.