On Monday, Olaide Akinremi, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, expressed his admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s vote of confidence in his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Akinremi, speaking to reporters in Abuja, commended the President’s well-considered decision to appoint Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff.
Akinremi emphasized that those who had closely collaborated with the former Speaker of the House of Representatives during his time in the National Assembly could attest to his unwavering commitment to upholding his integrity without any compromises.
He expressed his disappointment at the propagation of rumors and misinformation surrounding Gbajabiamila, especially given the Chief of Staff’s unblemished 20-year record in the House of Representatives.
Akinremi pointed out that these rumors appeared to be fueled by individuals who were not supportive of the government’s decisions that did not align with their interests.
They resorted to attempting to discredit the Chief of Staff as a means to further their agenda, but the President’s statement had effectively quashed these efforts.
The lawmaker commended President Tinubu’s wisdom and his dedication to the nation’s best interests, irrespective of personal associations.
Akinremi advised those planning protests to redirect their energy toward more constructive pursuits, highlighting that the ill-intentioned schemes of the government’s adversaries had been exposed and would not succeed.
Reports had circulated about a purported plan to remove the Chief of Staff, but during a Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, the President addressed these speculations, reiterating his unwavering confidence in the integrity of Femi Gbajabiamila.
He called for an end to the malicious campaigns against him, acknowledging that mistakes can occur but pledging to take responsibility for them.
