Buhari Bans 50 High Profile Nigerians From Traveling, To Monitor Their Accounts

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney General of Federation, AGF to ensure that 50 high profile persons listed by the administration in Executive Order 06 do not leave the country or dispose off assets under investigation by the administration.

A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja on Saturday specifically stated that the 50 high profile persons were being monitored through their bank accounts and would be prevented from leaving the country.

According to the statement: “It is instructive to note that EO6 was specifically directed to relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that all assets within a minimum value of N50 million or equivalent, subject to investigation or litigation are protected from dissipation by employing all available lawful means, pending the final determination of any corruption-related matter.

“The Buhari administration reassures all well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians of its commitment to the fight against corruption, in accordance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the general principles of the Rule of Law.

“Accordingly, this administration will uphold the rule of law in all its actions and the right of citizens would be protected as guaranteed by the Constitution.

“We, therefore, enjoin all Nigerians to cooperate with the law enforcement authorities towards ensuring a successful implementation of the Executive Order 6 which is a paradigm-changing policy of the Federal Government in the fight against corruption,” the statement said.

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