Gbajabiamila Clears Air On Allegations Of Lobbying For Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff

• Femi Gbajabiamila has denied ‘lobbying’ to be Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.

• Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said he “knows nothing” about lobbying for the job.

• The lawmaker described the allegations as fake news.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked the allegation of lobbying to be appointed as Chief of Staff to President-elect, Bola Tinubu.

The lawmaker reacted to a question on the speculation during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Monday.

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He was not at the International Conference Centre (ICC) last week when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented certificates of return to the Reps-elect.

The absence fueled the rumour that he was interested in directly working under Tinubu in the next government.

“I don’t know anything about that chief of staff thing,” Gbajabiamila responded.
The Speaker said some people were assuming he must be in line for the office, thinking he doesn’t care about his mandate.

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“I was in Lagos and I could not leave Lagos because I was campaigning for my party.
“It’ll interest you to know that I was not here four years ago to pick up my certificate because I couldn’t make it,” he added.

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