L-R: Ogun State First Lady, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun; Wife of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat; the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife and Chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; and Wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila, during the Gala Night of the 21st National Women’s Conference of COWLSO, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.

There is absolutely no truth to this story. We advise Nigerians to disregard it entirely.

The Chief of Staff remains in his position. The Principal Private Secretary likewise remains in his role. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has not replaced Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff.

The viral claim is a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news whose sole aim is to create disharmony within the government.

We reiterate that news media should always verify their information before publishing or sharing on social media.

 

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President,

(Information and Strategy)

December 25, 2025

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