Presidency speaks on sack of Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila

Gbajabiamila and Muri-Okunola

The presidency has debunked the insinuations that the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been replaced.

In a statement of Thursday, 25 December, by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said “a viral falsehood circulating on social media suggesting that President Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola” is false.

“There is absolutely no truth to this story. We advise Nigerians to disregard it entirely,” he explained.

“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.

“We reiterate that news media should always verify their information before publishing or sharing on social media,” he added.