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Published on 2024-02-13 22:08:56
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, has issued a stern warning to the media and the general public to stop referring to Daniel Bwala as his former aide. Atiku, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), maintained that Bwala served as a spokesperson for the Atiku/Okowa presidential campaign organization during the 2023 general election and was not his personal aide.
In a statement released from Atiku’s media office, it was clarified that Bwala’s role as the campaign spokesperson came to an end after the election, and as such, the media and the public should refrain from associating him with Atiku as his media aide.
This clarification aims to set the record straight and prevent any misconceptions about Bwala’s relationship with Atiku, emphasising that he was never an aide to the former vice president and that his role was specific to the campaign organization.
The statement reads, “This, therefore, serves as notice to the media and the interested public to desist from defining Bwala as an ex-aide of Atiku Abubakar. We duly urge the public to henceforth recognize, introduce, and define Daniel by his current vocation and alliance.”
This announcement comes amid recent events where Bwala was seen in the company of President Bola Tinubu, raising questions about his political allegiance and loyalty. Bwala’s interactions with President Tinubu have sparked controversies and led to speculations about his role in the political landscape.
It was reported that Bwala visited President Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja and was later seen with the president in France, further fuelling doubts about his loyalty to the PDP leader. Bwala’s public statement about transitioning from politics to governance and his readiness to support the administration of President Tinubu has added to the uncertainty surrounding his political affiliations.
In a related development, there have been claims that President Tinubu has been seeking the services of public relations experts to shape his image in preparation for potential political ambitions. Rilwan Olanrewaju, a PDP chieftain, suggested that Bwala and Reno Omokri are suitable candidates for the role, highlighting their expertise in public relations and media management.
Olanrewaju underscored that Bwala’s association with Atiku was specific to the campaign organization and that he was never a member of the PDP. This statement aims to provide context and clarity regarding Bwala’s role and dispel any misconceptions about his political affiliations.
The clarification from Atiku’s media office comes at a crucial time when there is heightened interest in political developments and the evolving landscape within Nigeria’s political sphere. By addressing the misrepresentation of Bwala’s association with Atiku, the former vice president aims to prevent any misinformation and ensure that the public has an accurate understanding of Bwala’s professional associations and alliances.
In conclusion, Atiku Abubakar’s warning to the media and the general public presents a definitive stance on Bwala’s role as the former spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa presidential campaign organization. This statement serves as a directive to accurately recognize Bwala’s current vocation and alliances, underscoring the importance of factual and responsible reporting in the media.
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