Former Military Head of State and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), has deferred a planned reception intended to honor certain public office holders in the country.
The scheduled banquet of honor, initially set for Sunday, November 19, 2023, aimed to acknowledge the contributions of notable figures such as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, state governors, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr. Adakole Ijogi on behalf of the Planning Committee, Gowon explained that the decision to postpone the event until early next year was influenced by prolonged legal matters arising from pending election litigations at the Court of Appeal.
The statement expressed regret for the development and assured that a new date would be confirmed shortly.
The statement reads, “On behalf of the Banquet of Honor Planning Committee wishes to most dutifully inform all invited dignitaries and guests of a shift in the date of the banquet to another day early next year.
“This is unfortunately due to the prolonged legal matters arising from the elections yet to be resolved.
“Please accept our most profound apologies for the date change, as we shall soon confirm a new date and shall delightfully renew our invitation to all dignitaries and guests.”