The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said that the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu as President on May 29 remained sacrosanct.
He said this at a World Press Conference held on Thursday, May 18, amid calls in several quarters for the suspension of the inauguration in view of legal challenges of Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election.
Mustapha, also the Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC), said the ongoing litigation at the presidential election tribunal would not affect the swearing-in of the president-elect and the vice-president-elect.
Mustapha said, “Without any fear of contradiction, there will be inauguration on May 29. This is not the first time, during the election of former President Shehu Shagari there was litigation but the country went ahead with the inauguration.
“Also, during the election of former President Olusegun Obasanjo there was litigation but we continued with the swearing in. It was only former President Goodluck Jonathan that did not take the route of litigation.
“So, as long as the Lord tarries there will be inauguration.”
On attendance of Heads of Government, Mustapha said a good number of them had indicated an interest in attending the inauguration.
He, however, did not mention those who have confirmed their attendance, citing security reasons.
“Diplomatic privileges will not allow us to announce the number of presidents or who is coming because of the precarious times we are in today.
“However, there is enthusiasm and eagerness to come and support Nigeria to sustain its democracy.
“So we have a responsibility to get it right,”he said.