Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that the Presidency has stopped his principal’s monthly media chat.

It was reported that sources within the Presidency said Wike has been barred from holding his monthly media briefings due to concerns over his conduct, and the potential destabilisation of Rivers State through his comments.

The reports said Wike’s briefings have become notorious for harassment, threats against political opponents, and inflammatory rhetoric.

According to the report, Wike’s repeated attacks on Rivers elders who tried to mediate between him and Governor Sim Fubara raised concern that he might reignite chaos.

However, when DAILY POST reached out to Olayinka, he dismissed the report.

Asked about the veracity of the report, Olayinka simply responded, “Fake.”

Wike’s aide refutes reports Presidency stopped FCT Minister’s monthly press briefing