Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has distanced himself from Daniel Bwala, who was a spokesperson for his campaign in last year’s presidential election.
According to a statement released by his media office on Tuesday, he explained that Bwala’s role with him was confined to functioning as a spokeswoman for his presidential campaign from 2022 to early 2023. Atiku emphasized that Bwala was not, and never has been, his aide beyond this specific function.
“It is critical that the media and the general public recognize the error in identifying Mr Daniel Bwala as an adviser to His Excellency Atiku Abubakar. Bwala offered his services and support to the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation as a spokesperson, a role he held during the previous presidential campaign,” the statement reads in part.
Bwala had declared his willingness to participate in the Tinubu administration and met with the President in Paris, France.
Following the meeting, Bwala delivered a message of hope from Tinubu.
Bwala posted on X: “It was a joy to meet with the father of the nation, @officialABAT President Bola Tinubu, in Paris today. He continues to express his ideas and demonstrate his desire to lead Nigeria out of the woods.”
That was his second meeting with the Nigerian leader, having previously met him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Following an outcry, Bwala revealed that he informed Atiku of his intention before approaching the president.
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