We Weren't Consulted Before CSO Expelled PUNCH Reporter- Femi Adesina

Babalola Lukman, Abuja

The Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has denied involvement of President Buhari in PUNCH’s State House Correspondent, Olalekan Adetayo's expulsion from the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Adesina, in a tweet on Monday, said the CSO made the decision without consulting the President’s media office.He stated that President Buhari is committed to Press freedom, adding that the issue would be resolved.He tweeted "We weren't consulted in the media office by the CSO before he expelled The Punch reporter.President Buhari is committed to press freedom"."An amicable solution would be found to The Punch reporter matter.President Buhari does not intend to muzzle the media in any way"he added.