By Cross Udo, Abuja
The Presidency has denied the report that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
The Presidency described as false the viral report of an alleged replacement for Gbajabiamila circulating on social media.
A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged Nigerians to ignore what he described as fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news whose sole aim is to create disharmony within the government.
The statement titled: “Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila not replaced by Muri Okunola, read: “The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
“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. 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.”
