The Presidency has firmly denied widespread social media reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and replaced him with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the reports as “falsehood” and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
“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,” Onanuga stated.
He emphasized that the viral claim was fabricated by “mischievous purveyors of fake news” aimed at creating disharmony within the government. The Presidency also urged media organizations and the public to verify information before sharing it, especially on social platforms.
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This article is a factual report based on an official statement from the Presidency. CDA News Nigeria does not endorse or validate the initial viral claims.
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