Following their recent electoral victory, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has extended its congratulations to the people of Edo State and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
President Bola Tinubu chaired the FEC meeting at the State House on Monday, where Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume expressed the Council’s sentiments.
He highlighted the significance of the APC’s success in the gubernatorial election and commended President Tinubu’s steadfast commitment to free and fair elections.
“We want to use this opportunity, Mr. Chairman, to congraatetul the people of Edo State, particularly the APC family, properly guided by the father of the APC, in their fantastic outing, recording a huge victory, which had eluded the APC for over eight years,” Akume stated.
Akume emphasized on the transparent nature of the election, adding: “The election has been adjudged to be free and fair and that is what Mr. President has always stood for. We want to thank you, Mr. President, for being committed to the electoral process and ethos of democracy.”
During the meeting, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) also honored the memory of former member Mrs. Salome Audu Jankada, who passed away on August 27, 2024.
Mrs. Audu Jankada served as Minister of Women Affairs and Youth Development during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The Council acknowledged her contributions and the impact she made during her tenure.
“Mr. Chairman, we want to announce the demise of a former member of the Federal Executive Council, Mrs. Salome Audu Jankada. Mrs Salome Audu-Jankada was a member of the Federal Executive Council under the government of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, she was Minister Of Women Affairs and Youth Development,” Akume announced.
He requested the Council to observe a minute’s silence in her honour, adding, “She passed on on August 27, 2024. In line with our tradition, Mr. Chairman, may I please request Council members to rise and observe a minute silence in honour of the former Federal Executive Council member.”
