Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, has announced an indefinite leave of absence, effective September 7. This decision also affects his role as special presidential envoy on climate action.

According to reports, Ngelale’s departure was precipitated by two significant errors in his role. Firstly, he incorrectly stated in September 2023 that Tinubu was the first African president to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq. Secondly, he prematurely announced that the United Arab Emirates had lifted its visa ban on Nigeria, leading to media backlash and embarrassment for the government.

The immediate cause for his leave was reportedly related to internal issues, including a lack of direct access to the president and feedback suggesting he needed supervision. Ngelale had been given a choice between continuing as spokesperson or focusing on climate action but chose the former.

President Tinubu has expressed sympathy for Ngelale’s situation, acknowledging his contributions and wishing him a speedy recovery. For more details, visit the [full story](https://www.legit.ng/politics/1612707-ajuri-ngelale-2-mistakes-led-tinubus-spokesman-quit-job/).