Home Politics POLITICS Ajuri Ngelale: 2 Mistakes That Led Tinubu’s Spokesman to Quit His Job

Sunday, September 08, 2024 at 10:10 AM by  Ridwan Adeola 3 min read Ajuri Ngelale, the official spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and special presidential envoy on climate action, embarked on an indefinite leave of absence on Saturday, September 7 Although, he said he was stepping down to squarely attend to health matters involving his nuclear family, a new report disclosed that the journalist no more had the confidence of his principal, leading to his decision to allegedly quit Before his adventure in the presidency where he worked with former President Muhammadu Buhari and the incumbent, Tinubu, Ngelale was a reporter and presenter at journalist

Journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance. Aso Villa, Abuja – Ajuri Ngelale announced that he was stepping aside from his job as the official spokesperson of President Bola Tinubu and the special presidential envoy on climate action.

READ ALSO Report discloses how ex-presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, was blocked from meeting Tinubu Announcing that he was proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence on Saturday, September 7, Ngelale said it was for health reasons “in the nuclear family”. Some media reports claim Ajuri Ngelale was fired by President Tinubu; others said he resigned.

Gathered that there is indeed a medical issue in his family but it was not the primary reason for his decision to “step aside”.  News Feed! The immediate trigger—according to The Cable in a report on Sunday, September 8—was the writing on the wall that his days were numbered. The online newspaper said Ngelale no longer had unfettered access to the president. An insider divulged: “Ajuri was asked to pick between being presidential spokesman and climate change ambassador.

He said he should be allowed to think over it. He came back to pick presidential spokesman but he was told that he would need supervision as it was obvious he needed help.”

READ ALSO Tinubu takes decision on Ngelale’s move to proceed on indefinite leave The “help” he needed had been constantly highlighted to the president, some of which included mistakes in his press statements, sources said. Firstly, he wrongly announced in September 2023 that Tinubu was the first African president to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq. Secondly, he prematurely announced the decision of the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to lift the visa ban on Nigeria.

The government was particularly embarrassed by the media backlash on each occasion, The Cable noted. Read more on Ajuri Ngelale Report discloses how ex-presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, was blocked from meeting Tinubu Former Senator Shehu Sani reacts as Ajuri Ngelale temporarily bows out as Tinubu’s spokesman “Ngelale just got tired”: Mixed reactions as Tinubu’s official spokesperson steps aside Tinubu reacts as Ngelale goes on leave Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu accepted the decision of his special adviser on media and publicity, Ngelale, to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence ‘due to family health issues’.

READ ALSO Former Senator Shehu Sani reacts as Ajuri Ngelale temporarily bows out as Tinubu’s spokesman In a statement released Saturday evening, September 7, the presidency said Tinubu sympathised with the circumstances leading to Ngelale’s decision. The presidency stated that Tinubu accepts Ngelale’s reasons for the leave and hopes for a speedy recovery and full restoration to health.

The president also thanked Ngelale for his remarkable contributions in advancing national discourse and leading efforts on climate action.