Fani-Kayode commends Buhari over release of Nigerian student arrested in Saudi Arabia

Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode unusually has kind words for President Muhammadu Buhari over the release of a Nigerian arrested in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking.

The ever vocal politician while reacting to the development on Twitter commended Buhari over the release of the Nigerian student who was held for alleged drug trafficking.

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He wrote; “Securing the release of Zainab from execution in a Saudi prison is a great achievement by @MBuhari.She was due to be executed for a crime she never committed.

“Buhari saved her life by intervening and for the first time in 4 years I am proud to be a Nigerian! Welcome home Zainab.”

Recall that President Buhari had directed that Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to immediately intervene in the case of Zainab which eventually led to her timely release to the delight of many.

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