Gbajabiamila Not Replaced By Muri-Okunola, Presidency Says
The government of President Bola Tinubu described as mischievous and unfounded claims that Chief of Staff Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has been relieved of his position and replaced by Hakeem Muri-Okunola.
Muri-Okunola serves as the Principal Private Secretary to Mr President.
The Presidency reacted to spurious report in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The rebuttal dated December 25, 2025 reads…
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.
