Akume Still In Power! OSGF Breaks Silence On Exit Speculations

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has debunked reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced Senator George Akume as the SGF.

In a statement released on Sunday, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, dismissed the claims as baseless disinformation.

According to the statement, the rumours circulating in some media outlets and online platforms regarding Akume’s alleged sack are completely false, misleading, and without any factual foundation. The OSGF emphasized that President Tinubu has no intention whatsoever of removing Senator Akume from office.

“The attention of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has been drawn to rumours circulating online and in certain media platforms suggesting that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has removed Senator George Akume, CON, from office,” the statement read.

“We categorically state that these claims are entirely untrue and should be disregarded. They are a product of the imagination of mischief makers aiming to misinform and deceive the public.”

The OSGF reaffirmed that President Tinubu maintains full confidence in Senator Akume’s ability to carry out his duties, particularly in implementing the policies and programmes under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The statement urged the public, media outlets, and digital platforms to verify information before circulation, warning that the spread of unverified or intentionally false information undermines public trust and institutional integrity.

It concluded by referencing an earlier press release from Chief Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, which aligns with the OSGF’s position.

“Senator Dr. George Akume, CON, remains the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” the statement affirmed.