Source::AP news
Ahmed Ogwell, who was on his way to attend the World Health Summit opening Sunday in Berlin, said in a tweet that his attendance at the event was in doubt after an encounter with ‘immigration personnel who imagine I want to stay back illegally.’
Ogwell did not give details about his alleged mistreatment. Germany’s federal police, which is in charge of passport controls at the country’s airports, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. An email to the Africa CDC was also left unanswered.
Ogwell’s tweets generated an inquiry and an apology from Frankfurt Airport’s Twitter account.
Ogwell’s tweets were liked and retweeted by thousands of Twitter users, among them World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
“I’m happier & safer back home in Africa. They invite you then mistreat you. It’s time to stay away from non-friendly territories for me. I’m irritated. I’m done. I’ve decided to go back to my beautiful continent.” Said ogwell in a tweet.
“It is absolutely critical that all World Health Summit participants from Africa and all other countries are treated with respect.” Tedros replied to Ogwell._AP news
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