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Ajuri Ngelale Steps Down as Tinubu’s Spokesman, Cites Health Reasons
In a statement released on Saturday evening, the presidency confirmed that Ajuri Ngelale has officially stepped down from his role as the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu.
Ngelale, who had been a key figure in Tinubu’s administration, is reportedly taking an indefinite leave of absence due to personal and health-related reasons.
The statement emphasized that President Tinubu has accepted Ngelale’s decision with understanding and compassion, acknowledging the difficult circumstances that have led to this course of action.
The president expressed his sympathy for Ngelale, stating that the reasons behind his leave were legitimate and deserved respect.
Tinubu also extended his best wishes to Ngelale, both in regard to his health and his future endeavors, while underscoring the importance of respecting the privacy of Ngelale and his family during this period.
Ajuri Ngelale has been a prominent political figure in Nigerian politics, having served as Senior Special Adviser on Public Affairs to former President Muhammadu Buhari.
His role under Tinubu was seen as an extension of his deep involvement in Nigeria’s public communication sphere, where he was often praised for his articulate defense of government policies and swift responses to public concerns.
While the presidency refrained from giving further details on the nature of Ngelale’s personal or health challenges, his indefinite leave marks a significant change in the Tinubu administration’s media and communication landscape.
The public and media outlets have been urged to respect his family’s privacy as they navigate this period.
As Ngelale steps back, the presidency is expected to announce further adjustments or a possible replacement to manage its communications strategy moving forward.
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“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
“The biggest beneficiaries of subsidy are not Nigerians. They are crony capitalists that have big infrastructure, and they do contracts. They have been the biggest beneficiaries of the subsidy,” he said.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day for public servants in the state to mark the Isese Festival.
Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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