- Former spokesperson for Atiku’s campaign, Daniel Bwala, has been appointed by Tinubu to serve as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications
- The appointments have sparked reactions across the nation
- TheRadar compiled public reactions following the announcement below
Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions following President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Daniel Bwala, former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign, as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications (State House).
The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, on Thursday, November 24 in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu Appoints Three Directors-General And One Special Adviser On Public Communication.’
Tinubu appoints Daniel Bwala, others
The statement read, “The President enjoins the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with dedication, patriotism, and excellence.”
Alongside Bwala's appointment, Tinubu also approved the appointments of Olawale Olopade as Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Dr Abisoye Fagade as Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, and Dr. Adebowale Adedokun as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement.
The appointments have sparked widespread discussion, with Nigerians voicing their views on the new appointments.
Nigerians react to Tinubu’s appointment of Bwala, others
TheRadar compiled public reactions below:
“Imagine Bwale that just came yesterday criticizing PO and A.A his former boss bcos d bank acc is running dry has gotten an appointment, what happened to Femi Fani-kayode? This is not good at all. Even Tinubu is scared of FFK😃,” Sly J stated.
“3 DIRECTORS APPOINTED…3 YORUBAS APPOINTED….The Yorubas are the most competent people in Nigeria,” Oga Mayor PCFR reacted.
“It was Fulani during buhari, now Yoruba..... Nigeria my mother land,” Nansel Parlong added.
“This was exactly why they hated and never supported obasanjo because he is a detribalised man unlike the rest of them. Very wicked people we are living with in this country,” Ihatetinubu stated.
“Tinubu will soon appoint Atiku himself. Na small small,” Jeremiah Adetunji reacted.
“We understand this plan and his strategy for the 2027 election. Hope y’all get the point now! Yes! Sir, we understand! So they'll be able to support him for 2027. T-Pain or @officialABAT, I know you would win, there's no doubt about that. All I need now is for you to show me some love. $100k is nothing, please sir!” 😂😂😂 Fluxuga stated.
“Finally, Bwala has gotten his own share of the cake by defending Tinubu bad policies against the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians. Reno too is waiting and he may get,” Big-Bash commented.
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