Ajuri Ngelale’s Exit From Tinubu’s Govt Sparks Online Debate

NIGERIA – The recent announcement of Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media & Publicity, taking an indefinite leave of absence has ignited widespread discussions across social media platforms, particularly on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Ngelale cited health concerns involving his immediate family as the reason for his leave, but reactions suggest deeper frustrations tied to his role in defending the president’s administration.Several prominent users on X expressed their views on Ngelale’s departure:

Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) light-heartedly commented: “Ajuri can now rest well, sleep well, eat well, switch off his phone and even add some weight.”

Jaafar Jaafar (@JaafarSJaafar) took a more critical tone: “Ajuri Ngelale is the first presidential spokesman whose television face and Oyibo accent – not PR or media expertise – earned him the plum job.”

Queen Bee (@QueenBee_) speculated, “Maybe he wasn’t lying enough as required and was asked to step aside for Onanuga to assume full lying responsibilities.”

FEJIRO (@realFejiro) voiced a widely shared sentiment, noting, “Do you realize how difficult it is to defend someone like Tinubu? You would have to abandon all sense of integrity and logic to do so.”On Facebook, the conversation was just as lively, with users weighing in on Ngelale’s decision:

Mazi Ifeanyi Nweze commented, “His conscience no allow him to continue defending obvious failure of a president. He wants to exonerate himself from the mess they call governance in Nigeria.”

Hamma S. Idi praised Ngelale’s decision, stating, “I salute the courage of this young man… despite the benefits… he has decided to leave. Bravo.”

Okpueze Emerueh added, “Kudos to him. He has a conscience. It’s very difficult to defend a clueless government.”

Several social media users pointed out the challenges Ngelale faced in defending the current government.

Some suggested his leave was prompted by frustration over the administration’s performance, with many highlighting the difficulty of maintaining credibility while speaking for the government.While Ngelale’s supporters admired his poise and careful communication, others believed that his exit signifies the growing pressure within the administration.

As online reactions continue to unfold, one clear message resonates: defending Tinubu’s government is perceived by many as a challenging and often thankless task.