General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), the Former Military Head of State and a respected elder statesman, has decided to defer a planned banquet that was set to acknowledge the contributions of key public figures in the country. The event, which was originally slated for Sunday, 19th November 2023, was aimed at recognising the outstanding efforts of esteemed individuals such as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, state governors, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, signed by Mr. Adakole Ijogi on behalf of the Planning Committee, it was outlined that the decision to postpone the event until early next year was influenced by the prolonged legal disputes stemming from pending election litigations at the Court of Appeal. The statement expressed regret for the change of plans and assured that a new date would be confirmed shortly.
The statement from the Banquet of Honor Planning Committee read, “On behalf of the Committee, we regret to inform all invited dignitaries and guests of the postponement of the banquet to a new date early next year.
“This unfortunate decision is due to the protracted legal disputes arising from unresolved elections.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this change and we will soon confirm a new date, extending a renewed invitation to all dignitaries and guests.”
