Buhari Can Travel with his Son- Presidency

The president of Nigeria can travel with his family members and this’s standard practice that happens all over the world.

This was revealed by Mr. Femmi Adeshina while speaking on criticisms over President Buhari’s decision to travel to the US. with his son, Yusuf, the presidential spokesperson said the President did not breach any rule.

He said it was a normal practice for presidents to travel with members of their families, citing the example of American presidents who travelled abroad with their wives and children.

“There is absolutely nothing wrong with the President travelling with one of his sons. It is an acceptable and standard practice. He could go with up to four members of his family.

“Don’t forget that when former President Bill Clinton visited Nigeria while he was in office, he came with his daughter, Chelsea.

“President Barak Obama travels with his children and so the President of Nigeria can travel out with three or four of his children. The late President Umaru Yar’Adua used to travel with two of his sons and one of his grandchildren,” he said.

Adesina described the outcome of the President’s official visit to the US as “a roaring success on every side.”

“There are good returns. It is an investment that will yield very handsome returns,” he said