Presidency Dismisses Claims of Gbajabiamila’s Replacement as Chief of Staff
Reported by Sele Media Africa |Ihuoma Amarachi
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed as false the viral social media claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri‑Okunola. The clarification was released in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. [1]According to the Presidency, the widespread reports circulating on various social platforms are completely unfounded and should be disregarded in their entirety. The statement clarified that Femi Gbajabiamila remains in his position as Chief of Staff, and Hakeem Muri‑Okunola continues to serve as Principal Private Secretary to the President — with no change to either office. [2]The Presidency described the viral claims as deliberate fabrications by “mischievous purveyors of fake news” intended to create confusion and tension within government circles. It also urged media organisations and the public to verify information before sharing or publishing, warning of the dangers posed by misinformation and unverified content.
The Presidency described the viral claims as deliberate fabrications by “mischievous purveyors of fake news” intended to create confusion and tension within government circles. It also urged media organisations and the public to verify information before sharing or publishing, warning of the dangers posed by misinformation and unverified content. [3]
Citations:
1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/presidency-denies-rumour-of-gbajabiamilas-replacement-as-chief-of-staff/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2. The Nation Newspaper: thenationonlineng.net/presidency-debunks-reports-of-gbajabiamilas-replacement-as-chief-of-staff/?utm_source=chatgpt.com3. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.: www.legit.ng/nigeria/1689797-has-president-tinubu-suddenly-replaced-chief-staff-gbajabiamila-presidency-breaks-sielnce/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
