Daniel Bwala: What I’ll Do if Tinubu Offers Me Appointment, Atiku’s Ally Speaks Up

Daniel Bwala: What I’ll Do if Tinubu Offers Me Appointment, Atiku’s Ally Speaks Up

  • Despite criticisms, Daniel Bwala has remained resolute, stating that his priority is to contribute to President Tinubu's agenda
  • Bwala clarified that his visit to Aso Rock and openness to a potential appointment were driven by his dedication to supporting the president's goals
  • The former Atiku Abubakar campaign spokesperson affirmed that his loyalty to Buhari for eight years did not require a public office appointment

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Daniel Bwala, the former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has expressed interest in joining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's cabinet.

Atiku, Tinubu, APC, PDP, Daniel Bwala
Bwala, an ally of Atiku, declared support for the APC government. Photo credit: Atiku Abubakar, D. H Bwala @BwalaDaniel
Source: Twitter

Despite facing criticism for visiting President Tinubu in Aso Rock on Wednesday, January 10, Bwala stated that he would appreciate an appointment that aligned with supporting the president's agenda.

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Bwala, who appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, a programme aired on Sunday, January 14, said:

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“Ok, let me tell you this: If the president makes an offer of a position that I see that will contribute to the development of his agenda because I say I will support his agenda, I will more than more than anything else, appreciate it, but it is not the appointment that I am looking for to support him. That’s why I’m telling you eight years I supported Buhari, I was not a public official."

Bwala clears air on alleged betrayal after meeting with Tinubu

Earlier, Legit.ng reported Daniel Bwala revealed that he informed Atiku Abubakar about his meeting with President Bola Tinubu.

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This disclosure was made during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics.

Bwala clarified that his choice to endorse Tinubu now did not imply a betrayal of Atiku.

Atiku's ex-aide tackles Tinubu

Legit.ng reported earlier that Bwala had accused President Bola Tinubu of governing Nigeria in poultry.

Bwala described Tinubu's 100 days in office as uneventful, adding that his government has not met the expectations of Nigerians.

The senior advocate said the president must concentrate on governance rather than taking international trips for photo ops.

Let’s work together for Nigeria – Tinubu tells Atiku

Also, Legit.ng reported earlier that President Tinubu reiterated his appeal for a united effort to make Nigeria the country that its citizens earnestly desire.

The president urged Atiku and his other political rivals to join forces with him to build the nation for which the people are clamouring.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.