We did not discuss Pantami’s controversy at FEC – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting closed on Wednesday without discussing the controversies surrounding the continued stay in the office of Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Ali Isa Pantami.

Different groups had in the last few days called for Pantami’s sack or resignation, while another believed that he has done nothing wrong hence he can continue with the task ahead of him.

Pantami has been in storming water over his alleged past positions on activities of extremist groups, Al-Qaeda and Taliban, which he was reported to have approved and commended.

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Shortly after the weekly FEC meeting, State House Correspondents asked the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, if the FEC discussed the brewing crisis on Pantami’s case, especially as demands had been made by the public.

He was asked whether the council discussed the matter and if the government was comfortable with its burden on its image.

“I’m not going to go into the issue of whether the government is comfortable or not. I will answer your question directly. It was not discussed at the council meeting, said Lai Mohammed.