National Council Of States Thumbs Up President Tinubu

By Ayodele Oni

The National Council of State has passed a vote of confidence on the President Bola Tinubu for protecting democracy and standing for the interest of citizens.

This was expressed at its inaugural meeting since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.

Ex-Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan were in attendance at the Council of State meeting held at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja.

Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar were reported to have attended the meeting virtually, while ex President Olusegun Obasanjo was absent.

Most of the 36 State governors were physically present at the meeting chaired by President Tinubu.

There were indications that the meeting also discussed the state of the economy and the recent protest against hunger and hardship.

The Council met last on 10th February last year ahead of the general elections.