BREAKING: Presidency Confirms Resignation Of Chief Of Staff

The Presidency has confirmed the
resignation of the Chief of Staff, Mike
Ogiadhome.

Special Adviser to the President,
Reuben Abati who made the
confirmation, said Ogiadhome
contrary to speculations on online
media had resigned to pursue his
political ambitions.

Abati said the move is also tied on the
heel of President Goodluck Jonathan's
call to members of his cabinet who
have political ambitions to resign in
other to fully prepare them for their
voyage weeks ago

"Nothing extensive to say other than to
confirm that the chief of staff has
resigned his appointment and it has
nothing to do with the speculation that
one online has tried to put out. The
president received the letter today
which is titled letter of resignation and
it says he wishes to pursue other
political necessities in our great party.

"You would recall that about two
weeks ago before the president
travelled to Ethiopia, he announced in
council that if there was any member
of the cabinet or any major political
appointee who wants to pursue some
other political roles that he had been
hearing rumours that some people
maybe wanted to go and pursue other
things in whatever capacity, that such
people are going to be engaged heavily
in political activities, they should let
him know; and if they see that they
are going to be really busy, and such
activities may occupy their time
extraordinarily, they should please
step aside or come and see him for
discussion.

That you can confirm. It happened in
the open floor of the council. And you
can see what I have pointed out as the
reason for the chief of staff's
resignation is in line with that.
"So, we find the speculation
particularly by some of the online
platforms callous, completely
unreasonable considering that this is a
man who has service and who given
time and energy to the pursuit of the
good interest of our country. Mr
president appreciates his contributions
and he would like to put on record
that indeed he was a man who
discharged his responsibilities
diligently and the country is very
grateful to him and the president
personally would like to wish him well
in his future endeavours".

He also noted that there is yet no
replacement for Ogiadhome.