The Federal government has debunked and denied viral report on social media allegedly stating that, the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has be replaced with Hajia Bala Usman as the new SGF.
In a press statement e-signed and released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga stated that, “There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
According to the statement, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments.”
“The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it.”
“The Presidency advises Nigerians to disregard the fake news.”
Read full statement…
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
Akume remains SGF
There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments.
The information circulating about Akume’s replacement is untrue. Agents of mischief fabricated it.
The Presidency advises Nigerians to disregard the fake news.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
June 28, 2025
