Daniel Bwala, special adviser on media and public communications to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed he is the new presidential spokesman.
Gatekeepers News reports that this came as a clarification to people’s doubt as to whether Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on communication and strategy is the presidential spokesman since Ngelale Ajuri’s resignation.
Bwala in a post on X on Monday, announced he is the presidential spokesman.
Bwala while interacting with state house correspondents, dismissed claims that his appointment was down to pecuniary gains.
He emphasised the importance of staying focused on the larger goals of Tinubu administration despite distractions that often accompany public office.
Bwala said the negative reactions to his appointment were motivated by external forces trying to undermine the president.
He said, “In life, generally, you look at focus. When you are focused on a thing, you are going to be faced with distraction.”
“Your character will be determined by how you conduct yourself in the case of carrying out the information.”
“It’s about the government. It’s about the president. It’s about his administration. It’s not about Bwala, and because these things have been trashed before.”
“I don’t want to feed the negative energy that is obviously sponsored by some elements who think that by doing so, you can gaslight the President.”
“The President is committed, and we are committed to the force of the President, so I won’t feed into that energy.”
When asked about his role in the administration, Bwala reiterated that his focus is solely on supporting Tinubu’s agenda.
Acknowledging the role of his predecessor, Ngelale however said his main concern is not to define or overshadow the responsibilities of others within the administration.
He said, “We are working to achieve the mandate of Mr. President. What I can tell you is that, all of us are servants of the president.”
“There is no issue as to the differences in terms of the responsibility; everybody knows his responsibility.”
“I only came to introduce myself to you and the role that was given to me by Mr. President. I told you that role was once occupied by Ajuri Ngelale. But for God’s sake, we are all colleagues.”
“We are not particularly bothered about who is this who is that. We are working to achieve the mandate of Mr. President.”
