Olusegun Ariyo
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has reacted to reports claiming he has stepped down from the position.
The rumours, which circulated late Saturday across various social media platforms, alleged that Akume had been relieved of his duties and replaced by Hadiza Bala Usman.
Reacting to the development in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume refuted the claim, branding it baseless and deceptive.
According to a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations, Akume is still the SGF and continues to enjoy the full confidence of the Presidency.
The statement read: “The attention of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has been drawn to rumours circulating online and in some media outlets regarding the alleged removal of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“The Office wishes to state emphatically that the information is entirely false, misleading, and lacks any basis in fact, as Mr. President has no intention of doing so.
“The purported removal of the SGF from Office is only a fabrication and a figment of the imagination of mischief makers who are out there to disinform and misinform the innocent public.
“President Tinubu reposes unwavering confidence in the capacity of the SGF to discharge his statutory obligation of formulating and implementing policies and programmes of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration.
“We urge the public, media organizations, and digital platforms to discountenance such rumours and to exercise caution as well as verify the authenticity of information before disseminating it, as spreading unverified or intentionally false narratives not only undermines public trust but also poses a threat to the integrity of our institutions.
“Congruously, the previous press statement issued by the SA to Mr. President on Media and Strategy, Chief Bayo Onanuga, resonates in no small measure the position of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on this matter.
“Therefore, Senator George Akume remains the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
