A statement to the effect, said the appointment took effect on August 27, 2026, and is subject to the terms and conditions of service contained in the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008.
South African Presidential Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said Ramaphosa had no involvement in the broadcast disruption, insisting that the incident was an operational matter and not a deliberate attempt to silence Nigeria.