Flashback: ‘I Do Not Accept Such Role Again’ – President Tinubu’s New Media Adviser

President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed a former aide in the immediate past administration, Ajuri Ngelale, as his new special adviser on media and publicity.

Naija News reports that Ngelale’s appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and signed by the Director of Information of the office, Willie Bassey.

The statement stated that the appointment takes effect from 31st July 2023 and would terminate at the end of the current administration unless otherwise decided by President Tinubu.

It would be recalled that earlier this year, Ngelale rejected the possibility of serving in the administration of President Tinubu.

This came after news made rounds online that the former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari has bagged an appointment as Tinubu’s spokesman.

Ngelale, at the time, took to his Twitter page to debunk the piece of news, stating he had been receiving several congratulatory messages from people.

He described the reports as false, stressing that nothing of such had happened, adding that he would not accept such a role again.

He tweeted: “PUBLIC NOTICE I have received congratulations from people regarding fake news circulating that I have been appointed into government once again as a Spokesperson. It is FALSE. Please disregard. Nothing of such has occurred, and I do not accept such a role again. Thank you”

Speaking on his latest appointment in a Twitter post on Monday night, Ngelale thanked Tinubu and promised to give his best in the service to Nigeria.

He wrote: “I am most humbled and honoured by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recognition of the need for more hard work ahead as I have been appointed as his Official Spokesperson & Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.

“I will give 🇳🇬 my best as always. I love you all”