The Federal Government has accused leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky of being unruly in India.
It denied hindering his treatment, stating the sect leader was instead requesting for five-star attention during his medical trip.
In a statement Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Culture, Grace Isu Gekpe, the federal government said since El-Zakzaky had a stop over in Dubai, he has been displaying ulterior motives against laid down procedures.
It stated the situation became worse in India as the IMN leader refused to subject himself to preliminary medical checks.
The federal government said he was also demanding for free movement and access to visitors of all kinds as well as requested to be allowed to check into a five-star Hotel instead of being admitted in the hospital.
The statement said: “The Court on 5th August, 2019 granted Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky leave to travel to India for medical treatment. Consequently, the Government and its relevant agencies took steps to comply with the Order.
“In line with the Court Order, El-Zakzaky was approved to embark on the trip with State officials and his choice to be accompanied by his aides and personal Doctors was not opposed by the government.
“On 12th August, 2019, he and other members of the entourage went to India via Dubai. It is to be noted that El-Zakzaky particularly chose Medanta Hospital, India. However, on reaching Dubai, El-Zakzaky began to display ulterior motives against laid down procedures.
“He requested that his passport be handed over to him but the State officials would not budge to his pressure. The situation became worse in India as he refused to subject himself to preliminary medical checks.
” In addition, he demanded free movement and access to visitors of all kinds as well as requested to be allowed to check into a five-star Hotel instead of being admitted in the hospital.