The Presidency has firmly denied reports claiming President Bola Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff. Specifically, the reports alleged Femi Gbajabiamila was replaced by Principal Private Secretary Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
The denial followed widespread circulation of the unverified claim across multiple social media platforms. Several posts alleged the information came from unnamed insider sources within the Presidency. However, the Presidency described the claims as false, misleading, and completely unfounded.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, issued an official rebuttal on Thursday. According to him, the viral report lacks truth and should be entirely disregarded by Nigerians. He clarified that President Bola Tinubu has made no changes to his Chief of Staff.Femi Gbajabiamila, he said, remains fully in office as Chief of Staff.
Similarly, Hakeem Muri-Okunola continues serving as Principal Private Secretary without alteration.The statement emphasized that no replacement or reshuffling has occurred within the Presidency.
Furthermore, the Presidency described the report as a deliberate fabrication.Officials accused fake news merchants of attempting to create internal government discord. The government warned that such misinformation undermines public trust and national stability.
Consequently, Nigerians were advised to rely only on verified and official information sources.Onanuga also urged media organizations to uphold professional standards at all times. He stressed the importance of verifying information before publication or online sharing.
The Presidency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accurate public communication. Officials promised continued engagement with citizens through credible and authorized channels. Ultimately, the government urged calm amid the spread of misleading online narratives.
