Bwala defends Tinubu govt against corruption claims
Special Adviser Daniel Bwala denied corruption allegations against President Tinubu's administration during an Al Jazeera interview. Bwala countered claims that systemic corruption persists in Nigeria's defense sector, stating the government investigates and prosecutes cases wherever they occur. He argued Tinubu's 'no corruption' statement referred to oil sector reforms post-fuel subsidy removal, not a blanket denial. When pressed on Minister Bagudu's US court settlement over Abacha-era funds, Bwala asserted Nigeria's sovereignty and judicial independence. The interview highlighted tensions between administration defenses and persistent corruption concerns.