Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Advisor on Media and Policy Communication, has stated that he never agreed to work for his principle in exchange for praise from males.
Bwala made the declaration in response to the controversy surrounding his appearance on Mehdi Hasan’s “Head to Head” show on Al Jazeera.
Bwala reportedly denied knowing about several unfavorable events in the nation throughout the questioning.
The interviewer stated that the country’s security situation has gotten worse and asked Bwala if the government is pleased to learn that Nigeria is currently the world’s fifth deadliest nation.
In response, Bwala stated, “I acknowledge the fact that we have insecurity in Nigeria; after the Christian genocide narratives, we began to see back-to-back attacks in Nigeria.”
Additionally, the presidential spokesman asserted that there are security crises in every nation on the planet.
When asked about his previous criticism of Tinubu and his choice to collaborate with the ruling party, which has sparked debate and condemnation among Nigerians and political elites, Bwala also felt uncomfortable and ashamed.
However, Bwala insisted that supporting and defending Tinubu is done with easy and delight in a message released on Saturday via his 𝕏 Twitter.
Additionally, Tinubu’s assistant explained that Mehdi Hasan neglected to disclose plans to contest his background in a previous chat before to the interview since he would have prepared his rebuttal.
Bwala said he is unconcerned and that most people who criticize the interview are naysayers, opposition members, and those who support them.
“Social media has exploded over my interview with Mehdi Hassan in the last 24 hours, albeit with varied opinions,” the statement stated. Let me correct the record.
“I was fully aware of the consequences when I accepted the privileged position that Mr. President had given me. It was never about selling ice cream, looking good, or getting compliments from men. Some of my interview’s harshest detractors can’t even tolerate local TV hosts. However, I gladly and easily take on the responsibility of supporting and upholding the President and his government. I am ready to defend this government and its programs in front of any interviewer, wherever in the globe, on any day or at any time.
“Ducking or avoiding interviews on issues pertaining to advancing and defending the administration I was appointed to serve is something I have never done and will never do.” It’s the least that is expected of me.
“Head to Head got in touch with me to ask for an interview, saying they wanted to question our government about corruption, the economy, and security. They made no mention of challenging my background during our nearly six months of correspondence. Ethically and professionally, they should have told me if that had been their plan so I could get ready to respond. However, from an ethical standpoint, that is on them, not on me.
“I refused to swallow the pill of Mehdi’s “opposition research-style journalism,” and even now, a close examination of the comments he read from organizations and groups reveals that many of them were false and some were downright fake news. I’ll save that for another day, though.
on my previous remarks on President Tinubu, I am happy that I said them with such fervor while I was in the opposition saddle. Everything is political. Many members of our own cabinet have previously criticized President Tinubu, and half of Donald Trump’s cabinet consists of former opponents. If you’re interested, he doesn’t care about those things.
“Members of the opposition and those who support them make up the bulk of the naysayers. I am not at all bothered by it. Their brief enthusiasm for the interview hasn’t lasted and won’t last since it doesn’t address their glaring issue of a lack of direction and purpose in running a political party, even though they want to run Nigeria. It is obvious that they have no way to win and no other plans or strategies for the Nigerian people. According to the Hausa proverb “Ga fili Ga doki,” if they claim to do so, they may also go head-to-head and be questioned about it.
“I close by expressing my gratitude to the numerous Nigerians and non-Nigerians who responded me their praise for my courageous defense of our country during an interview in which the host scarcely allowed you to respond to a question unless it fit his narrative.
“As perhaps the world’s greatest debater, Mehdi Hassan continues to inspire me with respect and affection. In order to concentrate on our administration’s policies, programs, and accomplishments thus far, I am looking forward to part two of the Head to Head interview and am relieved that inquiries about my history will no longer be news.
