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• 06 Mar, 2026

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala contradicted previous statements made while in opposition, denying critical comments about President Bola Tinubu during an interview on Al Jazeera. The interview, hosted by Mehdi Hasan, featured past quotes and clips where Bwala criticized Tinubu's actions and campaign. March 6, 2026 11:36 pm Daniel Bwala , special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, repeatedly denied previously making critical comments about the president. Bwala spoke on Friday during an appearance on Al Jazeera 's "Head to Head" programme anchored by Mehdi Hasan. examining Tinubu's administration under the theme "Nigeria: 'Renewed Hope' or 'Hopelessness'?", Hasan confronted Bwala with old quotes, clips, and statements from his time as an opposition figure aligned with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's campaign. When the host referenced Bwala's January 22, 2023, claim that Tinubu created a militia to influence the election corruptly, he denied making the remark."You said Tinubu started a militia to sway the election corruptly," Hasan put to Bwala.Hasan also brought up Bwala's past remark about suspicious cash movements into Tinubu's residence during an election, to which he again responded, "I never said that."On personal threats, clips circulated on social media showing him previously claiming Tinubu or members of his camp had threatened him, including references to intimidation after criticising the then-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress .The president's aide explained his shift, noting he was in opposition at the time, where "the job of opposition is to oppose". He added that those past statements were part of political rhetoric and no longer relevant in his current role defending the president. Daniel Bwala Bola Tinubu Al Jazeera Head To Head Nigerian Politics Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources. [UPDATED] Tinubu Suspends Cashless Payment System At Federal AirportsPresident Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate suspension of the current cashless payment system at the federal airports. Read more " Tinubu Sends Delegation To Jesse Jackson's FuneralAccording to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation will be led by the SGF Senator George Akume. Read more " Adamawa Governor Fintiri Pledges 85% Vote Share for APC, Tinubu in 2027 ElectionAdamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, welcomed by the APC, commits to delivering 85% of the state's votes to President Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general election, framing his move as a 'homecoming' and promising strong mobilization efforts. Read more " APC accuses Gov Otti of claiming credit for Tinubu's projects in AbiaThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia has asked Governor Alex Otti, to stop misleading residents over the ownership of some infrastructure projects executed in the state. Read more " 'Opposition can't dispute these achievements' - Ministers hail Tinubu govtThe Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has highlighted some of the achievements of the Tinubu administration. The Minister spoke in Abuja on Thursday when his colleague from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole paid him courtesy visit. Read more " ADC Criticizes Tinubu Administration, Calls it Most Ineffective in Nigeria's HistoryThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration, citing ineffective budget implementation, policy reversals, and a lack of focus on key sectors such as power, communications, education, and health. The party expressed concerns over the handling of multiple national budgets simultaneously, low capital spending, and the use of government revenue and loans amidst economic hardship. Read more " Source: https://ng.headtopics.com/news/bwala-denies-past-criticisms-of-tinubu-on-al-jazeera-s-80662731