President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over a crucial Council of State meeting being attended by vice president Yemi Osinbajo, some former heads of state, ex-Chief Justices of Nigeria, Ministers and others at the Aso Rock presidential villa in Abuja.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu and the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele are also present at the meeting.
The INEC Chairman is expected to brief the Council on the preparations of the commission for forthcoming elections.
Also, the Governor of CBN is expected to brief members on the ongoing cash swap policy of the bank and the difficulties being experienced by Nigerians in getting the new currency.
Some of the others present at the meeting include former Heads of State Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar and Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.
Also present at the forum are Governors Nasir El-Rufai, Babajide Sanwo -Olu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and two former Chief Justices of Nigeria.
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President Buhari with L-R: Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, Former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar and Former President Goodluck Jonathan during Council of State Meeting in State House on 10th Feb 2023
President Buhari with former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar and Former President Goodluck Jonathan during Council of State Meeting in State House on 10th Feb 2023
Governor Sanwo-Olu and Head of Service, Yemi Esan at the Council of State meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and SGF Boss Mustapha at the Council of State meeting
Governor Nasir-EL Rufai and Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq at the Council of State meeting
CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu waiting to brief the meeting
