The weekly Federal Executive Council meeting did not hold but some members of the federal executive council FEC, mostly ministers, gathered at the President’s office later in the day to pay a solidarity visit.
Some of the ministers who met with the President were the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN); Minister of State II, Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro; Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali; and Minister of National Planning Suleiman Abubakar.
Some female ministers also gathered and visited the President in group.
They included the Minister of Women Affairs, Zainab Maina; Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson; Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe; Minister of Environment, Laraba Mallam; Minister Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Akon Eyakenyi.
According to Punch, one of the ministers who pleaded anonymity said that they used the opportunity of the visit to encourage the President and commend him for his achievements.
The government official expressed the optimism that Jonathan might win the Nobel Peace Prize for ensuring that the nation remains peaceful after conducting a free, fair and credible election.
Meanwhile, United States President Barack Obama has praised Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat in an election that he said showed Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles.
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