On Saturday, September 7, Ngelale resigned from his positions as special adviser, special presidential envoy on climate change, and chairman of the presidential steering committee on Project Evergreen due to a worsening medical situation affecting his immediate family.
He submitted his resignation to the office of the chief of staff and appreciated the opportunity to serve, but prioritized his family’s health. Ngelale thanked everyone for their understanding and requested privacy during this challenging time.
However, Nigerians, particularly political figures, have expressed mixed reactions about the development. Below are some of their reactions:
Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, said Ngelale resigned because of the situation in the country. He posted on social media:
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Rinsola Abiola, an aide to President Tinubu on citizenship and leadership, sympathised and prayed for the spokesperson’s family. She tweeted:
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A Nigerian with the hand @ThatVyktur commented on the departure of Ngelale from Aso Rock. He said:
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A US-based Nigerian journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, alleged that Ngelale got the job not because of his professionalism but because of his accent and handsomeness. His tweet reads in part:
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Michael Chibuzo prayed for the embattled family. He tweeted:
“Chief Ajuri Ngelale, you’ll be greatly missed. May God help you as you navigate through the challenge in your nuclear family. @AjuriNgelale, I wish you well in your future endeavours.”
See the tweet here:
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
