posted 6th May 2025
Atiku’s Media Office Slams Tinubu Aide’s ‘Desperate’ Attack Amid Coalition Surge
Abuja, 6 May 2025 – The Atiku Media Office has issued a scathing rebuke of Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, labelling his recent remarks on TVC as a “desperate” attempt to undermine former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s growing political influence. The sharp response comes as Atiku spearheads a formidable national coalition aimed at challenging the ruling party’s grip on power.
In a press release dated 6 May 2025, the Atiku Media Office condemned Bwala’s comments as “sanctimonious pontificating” laced with “bitterness and duplicity.” Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku’s 2023 presidential campaign, was accused of betraying his former principal to curry favour with an administration “clearly shaken” by the momentum of Atiku’s coalition. The statement described Bwala as a “political turncoat” whose relevance stems solely from the platform he once held under Atiku’s leadership.
The Tinubu administration’s focus on Atiku, the statement argued, betrays its anxiety over his enduring influence as Nigeria’s “most formidable opposition figure.” The coalition, which seeks to address Nigeria’s economic collapse, institutional failures, and democratic erosion, has reportedly unsettled the ruling elite. “If Atiku is a spent force, why the relentless smear campaign?” the statement questioned, pointing to the strategic use of presidential platforms to attack the former vice president.
Atiku, often referred to as the Waziri Adamawa, was portrayed as a steadfast patriot whose legacy as a unifier and reformist is “etched in the consciousness of millions of Nigerians.” The statement highlighted his long-standing advocacy for restructuring, electoral integrity, and democratic reform since 1999, contrasting this with the “revisionist bile” of defectors like Bwala.
Dismissing Bwala’s remarks as the antics of a “political jester,” the Atiku Media Office reaffirmed Atiku’s unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s future. “The rescue and rebuilding of Nigeria is a task of urgent national importance,” the statement declared, vowing that Atiku would not be distracted by “petty ego trips” from presidential aides.
The escalating war of words underscores the deepening political fault lines in Nigeria as opposition forces rally to challenge the ruling party ahead of future elections. With Atiku at the helm of a broad-based alliance, the stage is set for a high-stakes battle for the soul of the nation.
