Daniel Bwala denies critical comments, faces backlash over Al Jazeera interview
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, faced intense criticism after denying critical comments he made against President Tinubu prior to his appointment during an interview with Al Jazeera's Mehdi Hasan. The interview, published March 7, 2026, showed Bwala repeatedly denying specific remarks and dates cited by Hasan. Nigerians took to social media to condemn the interview as an embarrassment to the government, with some demanding Bwala's immediate dismissal. Reactions included calls for Tinubu to sack Bwala to avoid further humiliation. The presidency has not commented on the interview's outcome.