- Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has defended President Bola Tinubu’s communication approach, insisting that the president engages with Nigerians daily.
- Speaking on Arise TV, Bwala addressed criticisms that Tinubu has remained silent after U.S. President Donald Trump accused Nigeria’s government of allowing “Christian g+nocide.”
- He argued that statements and tweets are valid forms of communication, adding, “If the president speaks through a tweet, is that not communication? President Tinubu speaks to Nigerians every day.”
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has defended the president’s communication style, insisting that he regularly addresses Nigerians.
Bwala made the remark during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, responding to concerns that President Tinubu has not made a direct public statement following U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusation that the Nigerian government is allowing “Christian g+nocide.”
Trump recently listed Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and claimed he had instructed the U.S. Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action if the alleged k!llings of Christians persist.
Addressing the criticism, Bwala argued that Tinubu’s mode of communication may differ, but it remains consistent.
“If the president speaks through a tweet, is that not communication?” he asked. “Issuing a statement is communication. President Tinubu speaks to Nigerians every day.”
In other news….. The administration of President Bola Tinubu has been accused of allegedly offering huge financial incentives to opposition governors and lawmakers to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to a report by SaharaReporters, sources within the Presidency claimed that recent defections are being driven by “massive cash packages” coordinated from Aso Rock.
One insider alleged that each governor who joined the APC received ₦250 billion — ₦100 billion upfront as a “commitment grant” and ₦150 billion after the defection ceremony.
The report also claimed that senators who defect are paid ₦1 billion each, while House of Representatives members allegedly get ₦500 million.
Recent defectors reportedly include Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
As of press time, neither the Presidency nor APC leadership has issued an official response, but the allegations have sparked intense public debate over the role of money in Nigerian politics.
In other news….. Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has once again set social media abuzz after accusing two women of allegedly collecting ₦1,000 for transportation but failing to show up to meet him.
In a viral video circulating online, the singer demanded an immediate refund, describing their actions as “disrespectful and deceitful.”
According to Speed Darlington, the women had agreed to visit him, received the money, and then stopped replying to his messages. The clip quickly gained traction online, sparking mixed reactions from fans and netizens.
Expressing his frustration in Igbo, he said:
“You and your sister should return the money I gave you for transport. Don’t tell me you’re so poor that you took ₦1,000 meant for coming to see me and didn’t show up. Send my money back it’s small, but send it back.”
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