Goodluck Jonathan Relocates From Aso Rock to Glass House Ahead of May 29

Well, not that he wouldn't have moved at some point sooner or later.

President Goodluck Jonathan has relocated from his main official residence at the Presidential Villa to another section of the vast complex, in preparation of his exit from office in less than two weeks.

According to TheNation, GEJ and his family moved to the Glass House to allow for the renovation of the main official residence of the president for its next occupant, General Muhammadu Buhari. The President and his wife have also moved their personal belongings out of the official residence to their Otuoke,Bayelsa State residence. The movement of their belongings commenced soon after the release of the result of the March 28 presidential election.

Their source said:

“ I can confirm to you that most of the first family’s property have left the State House. The President is now staying in the Glass House with very few belongings. Intensive renovation of the President’s residence is going on now. Minor repairs are going on in some parts of the house. Cleaning and repainting of the entire residence with white paint is in progress.” 

The furnishing aspect of the renovation will wait until the incoming president takes over. He will be the one to determine the kind of furniture he wants. The source applies to the flowers around the residence."

Renovation of the President’s office, according to another source, will also wait until Buhari assumes office. The colour of the painting and furniture for the office will be done to his taste.

Another source said:

”The State House staff are in high spirit, waiting and hoping that the promised change of the incoming government will benefit them and the nation at large.”

President Jonathan is scheduled to conduct Buhari and Vice President-elect Yemi Osinbajo round the complex on Wednesday, May 27.

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati was not in the office yesterday afternoon and could not be reached on telephone to get his views on the latest development.

Credit:TheNation