Tinubu's Aides issue Conflicting Statements on 1st Year Anniversary

Ngelale's statement counters an earlier one issued by the President's Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo OnanugaSTATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ADDRESS JOINT SITTING OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TOMORROW President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not make a broadcast to the nation on Wednesday to celebrate his first anniversary as the leader of Nigeria.Instead, the President will address a joint session of the National Assembly, which has lined up a programme to commemorate 25 years of the nation's democratic journey at both the executive and legislative levels. President Tinubu’s speech will dwell on the achievements of his administration and Nigeria's democracy since the military ceded power in 1999.Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, former speaker of the House of Representatives and now President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila are all lined up to address the parliament. Also lined up to speak is the former military ruler, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who handed over power to civilian administration in 1999.At the end of the speeches, President Tinubu will commission the National Assembly Library and Resource Center, now to be known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Building. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser on Information & Strategy 28 May, 2024STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASEIN COMMEMORATION OF MAY 29 AND THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESIDENT TINUBU ADMINISTRATIONIn 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.Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity)May 28, 2024