Irresponsible to claim Tinubu will be denied access to US, Trump - Bashir Ahmad

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Irresponsible to claim Tinubu will be denied access to US, Trump - Bashir Ahmad

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, stated it is irresponsible to claim that President Bola Tinubu will be denied access to the United States. He reacted to claims by a US lobbying firm that Tinubu could travel to America without being prosecuted for drug trafficking. Ahmad emphasized that serious accusations should be based on credible evidence and that allegations are not convictions.

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