Daniel Bwala Defends Past Criticisms of President Bola Tinubu

Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala defended his previous criticisms of President Bola Tinubu during an appearance on Channels Television's 'Politics Today' on July 23, 2026. Bwala, who serves as the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, characterized his past comments as baseless and inconsequential, though he denied that they were lies.

During the interview, Bwala accused program anchor Seun Okinbaloye of amplifying opposition narratives. He urged the media to shift focus away from his past statements and toward current governance, specifically highlighting improvements in the economy and security collaboration.

Bwala noted that the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has achieved a level of cooperation among security agencies unprecedented in Nigerian history. He further cited a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump commending Tinubu's leadership as a more pertinent topic for public discourse than his own previous political commentary.