Pres. Buhari boycott FEC meeting again

Pres. Buhari

In spite of yesterday’s closed door meeting Mr. President had with Attorney General of the Federation and Chief Justice of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, at the presidential villa, Abuja, Buhari again was absent at today’s weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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This is the third time that President Buhari is staying away from the meeting since his return on a medical vacation from London, United Kingdom (UK) in February.

Las week, President Buhari sought the understanding of council members to allow him have some rest and operate at his official residence.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo kicked off Wednesday’s meeting at exactly 11am inviting the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello, and the minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, to say the opening prayers.

It was quite glaring that President Buhari would not join them as the usual protocol arrangement put in place for the President’s arrival ‎was not made by officials.

The President was also absent at the May Day rally in Abuja.

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His wife, Aisha Buhari on her twitter handle on Tuesday, however, assured Nigerians that the health condition of her husband was not as bad as being painted in some sections of the media.

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Social organizations had earlier advised the President to take medical leave in order to attend to his health challenges.