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Gbajabiamila Remains Chief Of Staff, Not Replaced By Muri-Okunola – Presidency Shuts Rumour
said the report circulating on social media was a fabrication
The presidency has dismissed as false a viral claim suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the presidency said the report circulating on social media was a fabrication and urged Nigerians to disregard it entirely.
According to the statement, Gbajabiamila remains the Chief of Staff to the President, while Muri-Okunola continues to function in his role as Principal Private Secretary, stressing that no changes have been made to either position.
The presidency described the rumour as the handiwork of “mischievous purveyors of fake news” whose intention is to create disharmony within the government.
It also used the opportunity to caution news organisations and social media users to always verify information before publishing or sharing unverified claims.
The statement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and dated December 25, 2025.
