Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has announced his resignation just 16 months into his appointment.
Ngelale, who is also the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, revealed on Saturday that he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, informing him of his decision to go on indefinite leave due to pressing medical issues within his family.
Having recently accompanied the President on an official trip to China, Ngelale explained that he needed to address the situation head-on and would only return to work if healing and circumstances allow.
In a statement, he said: “On Friday, I submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.”
While acknowledging the nation’s business continues, Ngelale noted that the difficult decision was made after extensive consultations with his family. He requested privacy during this time, expressing his hopes for a return to national service when possible
