- Tinubu’s Chief of Staff not Replaced, Presidency Clarifies
- The Presidency described the report as a fabrication
- Advised media organisations and members of the public to always verify information
The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral claim on social media alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency described the report as a fabrication and urged Nigerians to disregard it entirely.
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According to the statement, Femi Gbajabiamila remains the Chief of Staff to the President, while Hakeem Muri-Okunola continues to serve in his role as Principal Private Secretary. It stressed that there has been no change in the status of either official.
The Presidency attributed the viral claim to what it called mischievous purveyors of fake news, accusing them of attempting to create disharmony within the government.
It further advised media organisations and members of the public to always verify information before publishing or sharing content, particularly on social media platforms.
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