Presidential spokesman Bwala says past Tinubu criticisms are baseless, not lies
Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala told Channels Television's Politics Today on Wednesday that his past criticisms of President Bola Tinubu were "not lies" but have become "baseless" and irrelevant to current national discourse. He expressed frustration that anchor Seun Okinbaloye had repeatedly asked him about those earlier remarks, arguing the focus diverts attention from pressing issues such as the economy, education, security and the credibility of a letter purportedly from former US President Donald Trump praising Tinubu's security record. Bwala accused the presenter of advancing the opposition's narrative, noting that similar scrutiny had not been applied to opposition figures like Peter Obi, who has changed parties multiple times. He urged the media and the public to concentrate on governance achievements, claiming the Tinubu administration has fostered unprecedented collaboration among security agencies. The exchange highlights ongoing tension within the administration over officials' past opposition stances and reflects broader media-political dynamics that shape public perception of accountability. For Nigerians, the exchange raises the question of whether past political remarks should continue to influence trust in current officials, or whether attention should remain on present policy outcomes and governance performance.