There’s no such thing: Jonathan never planned Ramadan visit to IBB – Presidency

by Isi Esene

The presidency is demanding an apology over media reports that former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida turned down President Goodluck Jonathan’s request to break the Ramadan fast at his home in Minna, Niger state.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, refuted this claim saying there was no such request therefore the issue of being turned down does not arise.

He subsequently demanded a retraction and an apology from the newspaper which the story emanated.

The statement read: