Daniel Bwala To Galadima: ‘Four Corpses’ In ADC Have All Been Defeated By Tinubu
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala insists Tinubu won 2023 election on merit, dismissing opposition criticisms and questioning their credibility ahead of future elections.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala insists Tinubu won 2023 election on merit, dismissing opposition criticisms and questioning their credibility ahead of future elections.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has defended President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 electoral victory, pushing back against criticisms from opposition figures while insisting the president secured his mandate on merit.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Thursday, Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, responded to comments by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, framing their positions as politically driven. He also referenced remarks by Buba Galadima, arguing that predictions of Tinubu’s defeat did not materialise.
“I think that they are merely marketing themselves because they are both interested in the seat that President Bola Tinubu is occupying,” Bwala said.
He added, “they are wrong, with respect,” particularly addressing Atiku Abubakar’s stance following the 2023 election.
Referencing Galadima’s statement, Bwala said: “if you bring a corpse to the election day, that the corpse will defeat President Bola Tinubu. But unfortunately, the four corpses in their camp have all been defeated by President Bola Tinubu.”
Bwala insisted that the president’s victory was earned both at the party level and in the general election. “President Bola Tinubu became a president today. He won that election on a merit,” he said.
Highlighting the primary election, he noted: “Rotimi Amaechi was favoured by a lot of people around President Buhari. President Tinubu defeated him.”
On the general election, Bwala added: “President Bola Tinubu defeated my former boss Atiku. He defeated Peter Obi, he defeated Kwankwaso.”
He further argued: “if you count the four corpses, he has actually defeated them when the odds were against him. How much more now?”
Addressing public dissatisfaction, Bwala suggested that perception rather than performance is the issue. “It has more to do with the perception problem, but even the perception is shaped by social media,” he said.
He also questioned the opposition’s readiness to govern, stating: “they have not been able till today… to be able to express that better alternative that they have.”
On voter sentiment, Bwala argued: “the fact that Nigerians are angry, if at all they are, with the president or the government is not a sufficient proof that Nigerians will vote them.”
Defending economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, he said increased revenues have strengthened state finances. “That revenue is a product… of the fuel subsidy that we removed,” he stated, pointing to improvements in infrastructure and public services.
On employment concerns, Bwala said: “government can never be the major employer of labour,” adding that policies are aimed at enabling private sector growth.
Speaking on electricity, he acknowledged challenges but pointed to structural reforms. “You have to create the legislative environment that we have done,” he said, adding that states and private players now have more room to participate in power generation and distribution.
On security, Bwala rejected claims of deterioration, stating: “I do not,” while maintaining that the government is strengthening capacity through international partnerships.
He also addressed broader governance concerns, saying: “we have to be thankful to Nigerians because they are participatory in the governance affairs of this country.”
Bwala concluded by reiterating that the administration’s performance and the opposition’s claims will ultimately be tested at the ballot box, emphasising that electoral decisions rest with Nigerians and not political rhetoric.
