Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, has countered earlier statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga saying the President will be addressing a Joint NASS to commemorate May 29 and celebrate his administration’s first anniversary.
Onanuga on Tuesday, issued a statement announcing that Tinubu would not have a national wide broadcast but instead will be addressing a joint session of the National Assembly instead. (Read Onanuga’s statement here)
But Ngelale in another statement released on Tuesday evening said the information is false and unauthorized as the Office of the President was not involved in the planning of the event.
Read the full statement;
IN COMMEMORATION OF MAY 29 AND THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESIDENT TINUBU ADMINISTRATION
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, May 29, 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.”