Daniel Bwala Speaks On Past Criticism Against Tinubu

Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala has said his past remarks against President Bola Tinubu should no longer be the focus of public discourse, describing them as inconsequential in light of current national issues.

Bwala made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he responded to questions about statements he made about Tinubu before joining the current administration.

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication expressed frustration that the programme revisited his previous comments instead of discussing issues affecting Nigerians.

According to him, the repeated focus on his past criticism of the President was no longer relevant to the country’s present realities.

“The first person that started asking me this question was you, and you have done that more than five times. Are you not tired? They are completely inconsequential to what is happening,” Bwala said.

The presidential aide argued that more attention should be devoted to governance and policies that directly affect citizens rather than political comments made before he assumed office.

He said Nigerians are more interested in hearing about developments in the economy, education and security than debates over his past political positions.

“We have taken almost 10 minutes on this. Nigerian people want to hear tonight what is happening to their lives. They want to know what is happening with their economy, with their education, and most importantly, with security,” he stated.

Bwala also referenced a letter he claimed was sent by U.S. President Donald Trump commending President Tinubu’s efforts in tackling insecurity, suggesting that such developments deserved greater public attention.

Addressing his previous criticism of Tinubu, Bwala maintained that while those remarks reflected his views at the time, they should not overshadow current governance and national priorities.

He described the earlier comments as “baseless” in the context of present realities but insisted they were not false when they were originally made.

The interview comes amid continued public scrutiny of political figures who have switched allegiances or accepted appointments in administrations they previously criticised, with such shifts remaining a recurring topic in Nigeria’s political landscape.