The Presidency has denied a widely circulated report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
It described the report as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to disregard the claim.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said both officials remain in their respective positions.
“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,” the statement read.
“There is absolutely no truth to this story. Nigerians are advised to disregard it entirely.
“The Chief of Staff remains in his position, and the Principal Private Secretary likewise continues in his role. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff.”
Onanuga described the viral claim as a fabrication by purveyors of fake news, alleging that it was intended to create disharmony within the government.
He reiterated the need for media organisations and members of the public to verify information before publishing or sharing it on social media.
