The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale has refuted the earlier statement from the Presidency that that President Bola Tinubu would address a joint sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday to mark 25 years of democracy in Nigeria.
This followed a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, which had stated that, rather than make a national broadcast to mark the event, the President would address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday as part of the programme to commemorate 25 years of the nation’s democratic journey at both the executive and legislative levels.
But Ngelale denied that the President would make the address, saying that the earlier statement was both false and unauthorised.
The statement said: “In furtherance of his commitment to delivering good governance, President Bola Tinubu has embarked on the inauguration of strategic projects across the country.
“More transformative projects will be inaugurated by President Tinubu’s administration for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“In view of public commentary concerning the President delivering a speech before a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly tomorrow, 29 May 2024, it is important to state that this information is false and unauthorized as the Office of the President was not involved in the planning of the event”.
