Details have begun to surface regarding the resignation of Ajuri Ngelale, media officer to President Bola Tinubu......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
A social media conversation between Ngelale and his colleagues, made public yesterday, sheds light on the circumstances surrounding his departure.
According to the conversation, Ngelale faced restrictions from the Chief of Staff, who allegedly gagged him and instructed him not to consider himself equal to cabinet members. The conversation revealed that Ngelale’s statements required approval from the Chief of Staff before release, indicating a lack of autonomy in his role.
Furthermore, Ngelale reportedly shared his concerns with former AIT staff during a meeting, hinting at his impending resignation. The conversation also suggests that ethnic bias may have played a role, with Ngelale allegedly stating that “if you are not Yoruba, you can’t fit in properly” in the current administration.
These revelations provide insight into the reasons behind Ngelale’s resignation, pointing to issues with his working conditions and potential discrimination.