PRESIDENCY DENIES REPLACING GBAJABIAMILA WITH MURI-OKUNOLA AS CHIEF OF STAFF
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Presidency has denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
The clarification follows the circulation of several social media posts making the unverified claim of a change in the Chief of Staff position. Some of these posts purportedly cited “insider” sources.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the viral claim as false and urged Nigerians to disregard it.
“The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. There is absolutely no truth to this story. We advise Nigerians to disregard it entirely.
“The Chief of Staff remains in his position. The Principal Private Secretary likewise remains in his role. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff,” the statement said.
The Presidency further noted that the report was a fabrication by purveyors of fake news seeking to sow discord within the government.
Onanuga also reminded media outlets to verify information before publishing or sharing online.
“The viral claim is a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news whose sole aim is to create disharmony within the government. We reiterate that news media should always verify their information before publishing or sharing on social media,” he added.
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