Tag: Daniel Bwala

2027: “Seyi Tinubu can take on father in Presidential race” – Bwala

Aminu Imam
Bwala on Tinubus

…Dismisses hunger crisis as ‘old story’ Presidential aide, Daniel Bwala has sparked fresh controversy after suggesting that President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, has what it takes to challenge his father in the 2027 elections – while also dismissing growing complaints of hunger under the current administration as “nothing new”. Speaking on a podcast, Bwala praised Seyi Tinubu’s humility and resilience, noting that the president’s son has avoided scandals and built alliances even with critics of the administration. He insisted that nothing prevents Seyi from contesting any office, including the presidency…

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“Your criticism of Tinubu’s govt. out of vengeance, not patriotism”, Bwala chides el-Rufa’i

Aminu Imam
Bwala on el Rufa'i

Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has accused former Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, of pursuing a “vengeance mission” rather than acting out of patriotism in his recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.  Bwala made the assertion in a response to El-Rufai’s earlier post on his verified X handle, @BwalaDaniel, yesterday.   Bwala, while expressing admiration for el-Rufa’i, questioned the motive behind the former governor’s statements and actions. He said:  “My worry however is the motive behind your statements and actions; they are not borne out…

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Insecurity has declined” – Presidents’ aide, Daniel Bwala claims

Aminu Imam
Daniel Bwala claims

The Presidency has reacted to the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), stating that the country has witnessed a significant decline in cases of kidnapping, armed banditry, and cattle-rustling. According to the NBS report, approximately 614,937 Nigerians were murdered in one year, based on surveys conducted between May 2023 to April 2024. The report also disclosed that 2,235,954 Nigerians were kidnapped nationally, with N2.2 trillion paid as ransom, averaging ?2.7 million per incident. Special Adviser to the President on Policy…

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