The Presidency has debunked rumours claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Principal Private Secretary.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga clarified in a statement that both officials remain in their respective roles, dismissing the viral reports as false and urging the public to disregard them.
The statement read: “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 viral claim is a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news whose sole aim is to create disharmony within the government.”
It urged news media to always verify their information before publishing or sharing on social media.
Leave a comment