The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report on social media claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
In a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Christmas Day, the Presidency said there was “absolutely no truth” to the claim and advised Nigerians to disregard it entirely.
It clarified that Gbajabiamila remains in his position as Chief of Staff to the President, while Muri-Okunola also continues in his role as Principal Private Secretary to the President, stressing that no replacement has taken place.
The Presidency described the report as a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news whose aim was to create disharmony within the government.
It further urged news media organisations to always verify their information before publishing or sharing on social media.
