In the statement, Onanuga said Tinubu would not address the nation on Wednesday to celebrate his first-year anniversary as Nigeria’s leader.
The Presidency has dissociated itself from a statement earlier issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, saying President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.
In the statement, Onanuga said Tinubu would not address the nation on Wednesday to celebrate his first-year anniversary as Nigeria’s leader.
Onanuga noted that instead, the President will address a joint session of the National Assembly, which has lined up a programme to commemorate 25 years of the nation's democratic journey at both the executive and legislative levels.
According to Onanuga, Tinubu’s speech will dwell on the achievements of his administration and Nigeria's democracy since the military ceded power in 1999.
The statement added that former Senate President, Senator David Mark, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and now Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila would also address the parliament.
“Also lined up to speak is the former military ruler, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, who handed over power to civilian administration in 1999.
“At the end of the speeches, President Tinubu will commission the National Assembly Library and Resource Center, now to be known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Building,” Onanuga had said.
However, a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale later on Tuesday described Onanuga’s statement that Tinubu would address a joint session of the National Assembly as false.
Ngelale said the Office of the President was not involved in its planning, therefore, it was not authorised.
He said, “In view of public commentary concerning the President delivering a speech before a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly tomorrow, May 29, 2024, it is important to state that this information is false and unauthorized as the Office of the President was not involved in the planning of the event.
“In furtherance of his commitment to delivering good governance, President Bola Tinubu has embarked on the inauguration of strategic projects across the country.
“More transformative projects will be inaugurated by President Tinubu’s administration for the benefit of all Nigerians.”