Obasanjo in attendance as Buhari Presides over Council of State meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari  is presiding over the Council of State meeting in Abuja  today reports said. Hightlights of the initial  reports  said Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo is among in attendance.

According to reports monitored on Channels TV, those attending  the meeting also  include former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo.

Former Heads of State in attendance include Chief Ernest Shonekan and General Abdulsalami Abubakar

Also  at the meeting include Senate President Bukola Saraki,  some state  governors and some ministers.

Today’s meeting came two days after former President Obasanjo addressed the press accusing President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, APC of plotting to rig the 2019 election.

He also  alleged that  the country was sliding back to  late  General Sani Abacha military regime’s style of self perpetuation.

The Presidency has however  debunked Obasanjo’s claims assuring Nigerians of free and fair polls.

Reports said INEC Chairman,Professor Mamood Yakubu is also attending today’s Council of State meeting.

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