FG refutes claims of Tinubu replacing Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff

The Presidency has denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

The denial followed the circulation of several social media posts that alleged a change in the Chief of Staff position. Some of the posts claimed the information came from so-called “insider” sources, but no official confirmation was provided.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the reports as false.

“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 said the report was a fabrication by purveyors of fake news aiming to sow discord within the government.

Onanuga also reminded media outlets to verify information before publishing or sharing on social media.

“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 said.

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