I have not had too many holds due to "VIP" movements but what i did have a number of years ago in Kilimanjaro was an event i will never forget. After landing with a VIP and parking with other VIP bearing aircraft i was told by US Secret service personnel to move the aircraft or it will be bulldozed off the apron (to make space for Air Force 1). The US had taken over control of the airport including controlling and made the Air Tanzania passengers sit under trents about 1Km away , in summer.
So you cannot say it is only the dictators from outr beloved continent. Oh by the way is it not easier to nail the only aircraft flying during a VIP movement
