The appointment of Ajuri Obari Ngelale as president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has continued to generate mixed reactions from the public.
Wakadaily reports that President Bola Tinubu had on Monday appointed Ngelale, an ex-aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, as his special adviser on media.
The appointment was announced by director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Willie Bassey.
The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of chief Ajuri Ngelale as special adviser to the president on media and publicity.
“The appointment takes effect from 31st July 2023 and would terminate at the end of this administration unless otherwise decided by the president.”
Ajuri Ngelale via his Twitter page said he is humbled and honoured by the appointment.
He wrote: “I am most humbled and honoured by H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recognition of the need for more hard work ahead as I have been appointed as his official spokesperson & special adviser to the president on media & publicity,” Ngelale said.
“I will give my best as always. I love you all.”
His appointment has continued to generate mixed reactions from people as many compared him to the former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed.
@Teemoney1 wrote: “This guy Sabi Lie ehh, I watched one of his interview during the campaign time. For my eye like this Baba see White call am black.”
@EgoLansi said: “You’ve been appointed to continue with your bag of lies n twist of words to suit the narrative n propaganda, anyways congrats to you on your next cashout.”
Another @dapsy_justdaps wrote: “Congratulations to spilling lies!, change negative narrative to positive via eloquence,use your brand to swindle influence for the government of the day, like Buhari,baba there’s nothing to say anymore,this govt is illegitimate!”
Spice Queen Canada said, “This young man that lies through his teeth on a very high frequency. Of course! Team my tr!be, how market?
One Stellix wrote, “Here comes the lying machine. Lai is a Saint where this guy is
One Susan Siddy wrote, “This man resemble Judas Iscariot for Bible.”