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‘I’ve Absolute Confidence In My Chief Of Staff’ – Tinubu Defends Gbajabiamila
He emphasized the need to put an end to any unfounded speculations or rumors.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed unwavering confidence in his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila amid rumour of a rift.
VerseNews reports that Tinubu said this during the ongoing Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, also set the ground rules for the attendance of the meeting
He emphasized the need to put an end to any unfounded speculations or rumors.
He said, “First of all, let me reiterate to all of you the fact that a lot of stories are going around about what is happening. I’ve told everyone in this country that I can make mistakes, they’re bound to air them out and correct them.
“Perfection is that of God Almighty. I have absolute confidence on the integrity of my Chief of Staff. All campaigns of calumny and insinuations should stop, the buck stops here.
“If I make mistake I’m ready to own up to it and we’re all joining hands to fight corruption and we want to enforce the law along with you”, he said.
In a show of support, the Ministers and other cabinet members applauded the Chief of Staff with a standing ovation.
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VIDEO: "I have absolute confidence in the integrity of my Chief of Staff" – Tinubu Defends Femi Gbajabiamila
— VerseNews (@VerseNewsOnline) October 30, 2023
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