Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has distanced the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) from a programme of events circulating on social media platforms regarding the upcoming presidential inauguration.
The fake programme contained specific time details for the inauguration ceremony, including a “valedictory exco meeting” on May 18 and a “national assembly proclamation” on June 5.
Willie Bassey, the director of information for the SGF, released a statement on Saturday, discrediting the leaked programme of events and stating that various approved events for the inauguration would commence from the week commencing May 22.
He also mentioned that the original order of the programme would be unveiled on May 18.
“The inauguration committee of the council has reached an advanced stage in its preparation for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power on May 29,” Bassey said.
The Presidential Transition Council was established by President Muhammadu Buhari on February 9 to oversee the coordination of activities towards ensuring a smooth transition of power from the current administration to the next.
The council is chaired by the SGF and consists of other members, including the head of the civil service of the federation, solicitor-general of the federation, permanent secretary of the ministry of justice, permanent secretaries from the ministries of defence, interior, finance, foreign affairs, and information, and other government officials.
President-elect Bola Tinubu on March 28th nominated Olawale Edun, a board member of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and Atiku Bagudu, governor of Kebbi state, as representatives of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC).
