The Presidency has clarified that Olufemi Gbajabiamila continues to serve as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, dismissing viral reports claiming he was replaced by the President’s Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
In a statement on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, described the rumours as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to disregard them entirely.
The statement confirmed that no changes have occurred within the Office of the Chief of Staff. Gbajabiamila remains in his role, while Muri-Okunola continues to serve as Principal Private Secretary.
“The reports circulating on social media are fabrications and have no official basis,” the statement said. “Both officials are discharging their duties as assigned, and there has been no reshuffle or replacement.”
The Presidency condemned the spread of deliberate falsehoods, warning that such misinformation aims to create confusion and discord within government.
Media organisations, content creators, and the public were urged to verify information from credible sources before sharing or publishing it.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accurate governance, the Presidency assured that it would continue to promptly address and correct misleading information that could undermine public confidence in government institutions.
