President Tinubu Consults with Traditional Leaders, Including Sultan of Sokoto and Ooni of Ife
In a crucial meeting today, President Bola Tinubu convened with prominent traditional rulers at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. The delegation, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, assembled at the Council Chamber around 2:30 pm, marking the beginning of high-stakes deliberations.
While the precise agenda of Thursday's session remains undisclosed, speculation abounds that the discussions may center around the escalating calls for nationwide protests against economic hardship, planned for August 1 - 10, 2024. These protests, rallying under the hashtag 'EndBadGovernance,' have amassed considerable support across social media platforms, despite the anonymity of their organizers.
Among those in attendance are Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. The meeting also saw the participation of Governors Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman of Kwara State, who chairs the Nigeria Governors Forum, and Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum.
Key economic figures, including the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, were also present, indicating the gravity of the discussions amidst mounting public discontent.
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