Presidency dismisses claims Gbajabiamila replaced by Muri-Okunola as Chief of Staff

The Presidency has denied reports that Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila has been replaced by Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

In a statement he signed on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the claim as false.

“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.

“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.”

Furthermore, the Thursday statement disclosed, “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.”