Buharis Inauguration: Jonathan, Obasanjo Absent At Event - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 29, 2019
Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and OlusegunObasanjo were absent at the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for asecond term on Wednesday.
Also absent at the Eagle Square, Abuja, where theceremony held was former Military President Ibrahim Babangida.
While the three former heads of government wereabsent at what the government had said would be a low-key inaugurationceremony, former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) was amongother prominent Nigerians, diplomats, top government officials, and politiciansat the ceremony.
Acting Chief Justice of the Federation, JusticeMohammed Tanko, administered the oath of office to the President at 10:42 am,shortly after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo took his oath of office.
the president swore that he would preserve theFundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained inthe Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that he would not allowhis personal interest to influence his official conduct or official decisions.