{
  "id": 10131222,
  "title": "Gbajabiamila Tackles Critics, Says He Never Betrayed the Confidence Tinubu Reposed in Him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/gbajabiamila-tackles-critics-says-he-never-betrayed-the-confidence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T04:06:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/27/gbajabiamila-tackles-critics-says-he-never-betrayed-the-confidence-tinubu-reposed-in-him/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has addressed his critics and clarified that he never betrayed the President’s confidence in him. He spoke at the 2026 Gbajabiamila Mega Empowerment Programme held at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The controversy stemmed from allegations against him regarding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). However, probes cleared him, and he emphasized that investigations into the accusations were now public. Gbajabiamila stated that despite pressure to condemn him, due process prevailed. He acknowledged the loyalty of the people of Surulere and Lagos State who supported him and thanked them. The Chief of Staff remained committed to his responsibilities, emphasizing that no amount of money, blackmail, or lies would deter him from his duties. He affirmed his loyalty to President Tinubu, stating that his commitment to the President’s Renewed Hope agenda was unshaken. Deputy Governor of Lagos State and APC gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, praised Gbajabiamila for his consistency and urged support for the President’s re-election, describing him as the 'last man standing' who has built Nigeria's largest political party.",
  "summary": "Segun James The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has tackled his critics, clarifying that he never betrayed the President’s confidence in him and could not",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila denies betraying President Tinubu's confidence.",
    "PFIPC allegations against him cleared through investigations.",
    "Gbajabiamila remains committed to President Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gbajabiamila's clarification on the allegations against him signals a vindication that protects his reputation and solidifies his loyalty to President Tinubu and his Renewed Hope agenda.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}