Social media reactions have trailed the resignation of Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity.
In a statement on September 7, Ngelale said he would be embarking on an “indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters affecting his immediate, nuclear family”.
He also resigned from his position as the special presidential envoy on climate action.
The announcement has sparked reactions on X, with some Nigerians wishing him well and others questioning the reason for his resignation.
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One user, Jaypee described Ngelale’s resignation as a good decision considering the complexities of his assignment.
Ajuri Ngelale is taking an indefinite leave —good for him. Defending failure and incompetence isn’t easy.
— Jaypee (@JaypeeGeneral) September 7, 2024
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On his part, Shehu Sani, former Kaduna senator, noted that Ajuri can “now rest well, sleep well, eat well, switch off his phone and even add some weight”.
Ajuri can now rest well,sleep well,eat well,switch off his phone and even add some weight.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) September 7, 2024
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Joe Abah, a former director-general of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), took to the microblogging platform to describe Ngelale as “approachable and helpful”.
“Ajuri Ngelale has stepped down from his government roles for personal and family reasons. I always found him to be approachable and helpful, particularly in his climate envoy role. I wish him well,” he wrote.
More reactions below
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Dear Ajuri Ngelale @AjuriNgelale,
Nigerian Doctors wish you speedy recovery from your (undisclosed) medical condition.
AdvertisementHang in there, Man. ❤️💡 https://t.co/88TBwoqINh pic.twitter.com/007WMCr3NP
— Nigerian Doctor (@Nigerian_Doctor) September 7, 2024
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@AjuriNgelale , please tell Nigerians the real truth why you resigned because we are not buying this health challenges story.
Even the Jagaban you are working for has health challenges but hasn’t resigned. pic.twitter.com/FrjwUIrpYRAdvertisement— MayGist (@MayGistv) September 7, 2024
Ajuri Ngelale will finally get some peaceful sleep. It’s not easy defending this government and constantly deceiving Nigerians.
I’m genuinely happy for him. pic.twitter.com/tUcON2SS7H
— Sarki. (@Waspapping_) September 7, 2024
As expected, people already twisting Ajuri Ngelale’s resignation from the President’s media team, even though reason was clearly stated.
Importantly, best wishes to the brilliant young man.
— Temitope Ayanbisi (@AyanbisiAT) September 7, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with my dear brother and senior colleague, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, as he takes a break from serving our dear country to focus on personal matters which require his attention.
May God grant him ease and rectify the situation. Ameen.
— Rinsola Abiola (@RinsolaAbiola) September 7, 2024
Very soon the truth will be unveiled when he writes about this administration and the nation at large.
Enjoy your new life Ajuri Ngelale pic.twitter.com/tseKi302br
— ONIMISI🌍 (@AMOSONIJOSEPH) September 7, 2024
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