“Ngelale Just Got Tired”: Mixed Reactions as Tinubu’s Official Spokesperson Steps Aside

• President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale’s indefinite has continued to gain reactions from concerned Nigerians
• While some were concerned about the family of Ngelale and wished him well, others blamed the inefficiency of Tinubu’s government
• Ngelale announced he was stepping aside on Saturday, September 7, citing health complications within his nuclear family as the reason

Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the indefinite leave taken by Ajuri Ngelale, the official spokesperson and special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

On Saturday, September 7, Ngelale stepped aside from his positions as special adviser, special presidential envoy on climate change, and chairman of the presidential steering committee on Project Evergreen due to a worsening medical situation affecting his immediate family.

He submitted his letter to the chief of staff’s office and appreciated the opportunity to serve, but prioritized his family’s health. Ngelale thanked everyone for their understanding and requested privacy during this challenging time.

Ngelale’s leave from Tinubu’s government stirs reactions

However, Nigerians, particularly political figures, have expressed mixed reactions about the development. Below are some of the comments online:

Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, said Ngelale resigned because of the situation in the country. He posted on social media:

“Ajuri Ngelale just got tired of telling myths to Nigerians.”

See his tweet here:

Rinsola Abiola, an aide to President Tinubu on citizenship and leadership, sympathised and prayed for the spokesperson’s family. She tweeted:

“My thoughts and prayers are with my dear brother and senior colleague, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, as he takes a break from serving our dear country to focus on personal matters which require his attention.”

See her tweet here:

A Nigerian with the handle @ThatVyktur commented on Ngelale’s departure from Aso Rock. He said:

“Ajuri Ngelale is a fellow I hold in high esteem because he creates a favourable image for the presidency with each rationalisation and justification of every policy idea and program the president had on the table in the wee hours of the current political dispensation and a little beyond.

“He practised his trade with every modicum of civility and decorous posturing, exuding class and prestige.”

See the tweet here:

A US-based Nigerian journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, alleged that Ngelale got the job not because of his professionalism but because of his accent and handsomeness. His tweet reads in part:

“Ajuri Ngelale is the first presidential spokesman whose television face and Oyibo accent — not PR or media expertise — earned him the plum job. Tinubu’s family brought him for the cosmetic effect to smarten the president’s geriatric outlook and guttural voice. But soon afterwards, his inflated sense of importance and domineering attitude put him at odds with other powers around the president.”

See the tweet here:

Michael Chibuzo prayed for the embattled family. He tweeted:

“Chief Ajuri Ngelale, you’ll be greatly missed. May God help you as you navigate through the challenge in your nuclear family. @AjuriNgelale, I wish you well in your future endeavours.”

See the tweet here:

Tinubu makes 13 appointments

Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu has announced the appointment of 13 new board members for the Bank of Industry.

Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, signed a statement revealing the names and details of the appointees.

According to the statement, the 13 board members are distinguished individuals with experience in finance, industry, and public service.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng