Minister of Information, Patricia Akwashiki, while stating to reporters said that President Jonathan will be officially handing over to the President-elect Gen. Buhari on May 28th and not the accustomed May 29th date. After the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja yesterday April 15th, the minister said May 29th will be for the inauguration of a new government but that the formal handover will be done at a dinner for Buhari which will be hosted by President Goodluck Jonathan.
"By May 28, the president intends to have the formal handover done at a dinner. You know May 29 is our Democracy Day, we have activities lined up all through that week, showcasing all what we have achieved and all other things we do normally on our Democracy Day except that this year is special with the inauguration of our new president.” she said
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