In this interview, Nifemi Oguntoye speaks with the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala on the …
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Bwala, you are a pathetic liar. I am living in the united state and the situation is not terrible for anyone. In fact the economy of the united state is strong despite the current administration reciprocal tariffs. You are being asked about Nigeria economy situation and your response is that the people of United States are experiencing a terrible economic situation.
Bwala is an Inconsequential, every time you see him on Arise Tv talking about Ahmed bola tinubu government however since Tinubu government gave him position i have not seen him since then.
We were using our future crude oil exports to take loans. By the time Buhari was in his second term, we were servicing those loans with about 90% of the Federal revenue, to subsidize petrol and the naira. The economy would have crashed without subsidy removal and floating the naira. What we now need to do is to pressurize the Tinubu administration to use what we have saved from subsidy removal, wisely. Every Presidential Candidate in the last election said they were going to remove subsidy. It will take us another 2 years at least before we can breathe a little bit easier. We also need to stop focusing only on Abuja. Our Governors are getting 3 times the revenue they were getting under Buhari. We need to hold them accountable too. Instead of always shouting only Tinubu for everything. The President and Governors are equally responsible for our welfare.
We don't have love for nation. Everyone is focused on self-interest. Self-enrichment, tribe, religion, ethnicity etc. At this point the only thing keeping Nigeria as one entity is the petroleum. If petroleum cease to exist then northerners will start reasoning disintegration. Southwest will start reasoning disintegration. As far as there are millions and billions to be made through share of oil sales, those in support of dysfunctionality will not let go. Some day, one day the chicken will come to the frying pan.
Bwala Bwala, you are now the face the government sent to defend bad policy because you have basket mouth, this will work against you in future like Fani kayode
Imagine this idiot Bwala talking about Trump causing inflation globally 😂😂 Trump that is only 3 months in office,or is it now that food prices started going up or since the first day he was sworn in as President, it's sufferings upon sufferings on poor Nigerians..Na thunder go strike you Bwala
This man Bwala is the “attacking dog “ in every government since 1999. He has been jumping from party to party since the inception of the democratic rule
Always speaking from both sides your mouth, how can any responsible Nigerian believe you again. You are just talking for talking sake, not that you can be trusted.
This boy is very deceitful, untruthful, lacks integrity and can never be trusted… Just imagine wat this guy is saying as if he dwells in the moon?? U r comparing Obama with Tinubu it's laughable, did Obama ever travel out of US for medicals or holidays?? U guys are criminals
Bwala is just a Man who speaks from both side of his Mouth, in sane society no politician will hire Bwala, go & watch all his videos during 2023 election what he said about Tinubu, you will pity him with what he is saying today.
The Lagos Commissioner of Police should have taken time to understand the facts before speaking on national television. Instead, he rushed to defend a disgraceful police operation, exposing deeper levels of incompetence, negligence, and dishonesty.
When questioned about why a minor was detained for over a week without charge—clearly violating the 48-hour legal limit—the CP dodged, offering vague explanations about "police responsibilities." Worse, he admitted officers may have fabricated the boy’s statement to cover up their failure to verify his age. To justify this illegal detention, they falsely classified the 17-year-old as an adult. When pressed, the CP embarrassingly cited "distance" as an excuse, forgetting he was speaking about Lagos, not some remote village.
Throughout the interview, he avoided addressing the core issue: the unlawful detention of a minor. Instead, he tried to shift blame onto the boy’s lawyer, even though the lawyer only became involved after months of illegal detention.
The facts are undeniable. A judge confirmed the boy was a minor and dismissed the bogus charges. Yet the CP clung to the absurd claim that being “in his 18th year” made him legally an adult. He even insinuated that documents could have been forged with AI, rather than accepting evidence verified by the boy’s parents and community.
Rather than take responsibility, the CP tried to deflect by referencing an unrelated case involving another teenager—an insulting and transparent distraction.
This episode reveals serious rot within the police: poor training, procedural disregard, collusion with street thugs, and a culture of targeting vulnerable youth. Instead of verifying a simple workplace alibi, officers relied on accusations from known area boys without evidence.
There was no credible case. No police representatives showed up in court. No accountability was pursued. Instead, the CP sought to intimidate a pro bono lawyer whose only "crime" was responding after NGOs raised the alarm.
It’s clear: the Lagos State Police Command is in disarray. Basic record-keeping, legal knowledge, and internal discipline are absent. The CP’s repeated claim of "ongoing investigations"—mentioned 16 times—only highlighted his desperation to cover up failure. He even refused to admit that the DPO responsible should have been suspended.
No honest Nigerian watching that interview could believe the CP was telling the truth. His performance was a disgrace.
Ultimately, the CP lied, distorted facts, and chose to defend a rotten system. His actions painfully highlight the deep crisis within our security institutions. Nigerians see through the lies—and so does the world.
If Nigeria is to earn international respect, it must clean out bad actors in the police force. Protecting minors and upholding justice are basic responsibilities, not optional. Tragically, the Lagos CP’s conduct has dragged the Command’s reputation through the mud. His duty is not to attend security meetings and collect favors—it is to uphold the law, protect the vulnerable, and act with integrity.
Nigeria deserves better. The Nigerian Police must urgently reform and remove officers who continue to disgrace the badge.
It is both alarming and disheartening that individuals close to the presidency, or those who speak for the government, continue to justify the unjustifiable. Nigerians are not naïve — we can recognize lies and we know when leadership falls short.
This government spokesperson likes to spin and lie, his recent remarks leave no doubt: he is here to twist the truthful narratives, not provide solutions. Shockingly, he now blames U.S. President Trump for Nigeria’s socioeconomic and security collapse. Clearly, he fails to grasp the urgency of the crisis, offering nothing but empty political excuses. Despite admitting that violence has worsened, he still managed to defend the president’s 20-day absence during a national emergency.
Rather than urging the president to return home, lead from the front, and inspire the nation, the spokesperson shamelessly justified his continued stay abroad. His reasoning — that violence had already started before the president left, so his absence made no difference — is not only reckless but dangerously irresponsible.
True leadership demands presence, especially in moments of national despair. When nearly 200 Nigerians are killed in less than three weeks, when citizens are kidnapped, displaced, and terrorized, the president — as commander-in-chief — has an obligation to return immediately and lead the fight. Yet he remained overseas, commenting on conflicts in Congo and Rwanda, while Nigerians were left to bury their dead.
The spokesperson’s defense of this abandonment is not just disappointing — it is disgraceful. It echoes General T.Y. Danjuma’s grim warning that Nigerians may soon have no choice but to defend themselves. Yet this mouthpiece sees no problem with a president neglecting his duty during a national crisis.
The contradictions are absurd. One moment, the spokesperson insists the president has done enough; the next, he admits ultimate responsibility lies with him. Such doublespeak is an insult to Nigerians’ intelligence.
Worse still, the media continues to give these officials a platform instead of demanding accountability from the president or vice president. Detached from the suffering of everyday Nigerians, they focus on whitewashing failure and downplaying national tragedies. It's little wonder the international community often treats our government with contempt; by refusing to confront our crises with honesty and urgency, we open ourselves to ridicule.
The president had numerous opportunities to act:
He could have cut his trip short once the killings intensified.
He could have returned to personally oversee security operations.
He could have used his platform to raise international alarm about the crisis.
He could have removed or sanctioned underperforming security officials.
He could have empowered law enforcement to crack down on terror sponsors.
Instead, he stayed abroad while Nigeria burned — and sycophants like Elder Shobowale and this spokesperson trivialized the mass loss of life.
This is not merely a case of poor leadership; it is a betrayal of the government's fundamental duty to its citizens.
If these are the kinds of voices advising the president, Nigerians must brace themselves — because it is clear we are on our own. While the political elite remain shielded by privilege and security, ordinary Nigerians continue to suffer.
When leaders and their defenders ask citizens to accept mass killings as normal, or to remain patient amid inaction, they are sowing the seeds of lawlessness. In such a vacuum, communities will inevitably resort to self-help, with devastating consequences.
We must be discerning about who speaks for our future. Nigeria needs leaders and advisers who are courageous enough to tell the truth and prioritize the people's welfare over blind loyalty to power.
This spokesperson has thoroughly embarrassed himself — though defending the government may be how he earns his living. He is entitled to his views, but Nigerians must realize: his words offer no real solutions — only harmful distractions.
At a time like this, what we need is real leadership, not endless excuses.
The president’s 21-day absence during a national security crisis is indefensible. It is a complete dereliction of duty — and no amount of spin can erase that truth.
Honestly, it is high time Nigerians face realities. Government is not limited to the federal government. We have the federal government, state government and local government with their constitutional responsibilities either jointly or separately. We blame the president for everything and leave other government officials who were voted for, for the same reasons people voted for the president. If our so called activists like sowore, falana and co want to sincerely mount pressure on the government to do the right thing, they should organize their protests across all levels of government, challenging the chairmen, councillors, Governors, state house of Assemblies, Senators and house of representative members and the president. By the time we go about it this way, we will see results quickly, we will know who is not performing and so challenge them to do the right thing. But protesting and targeting the president always is a waste of time. There is limit to what the president can do considering the distance of the federal government to the people at the grassroot level and that is why we have the state and the local governments. All state governments have benefited a lot from the fuel subsidy saved by the president. State governments are now getting more allocations for the benefit of the people in their states including the local governments. The question is what have they done with it?. Protests are being politicised by focusing on the president alone to make it look like he is not doing anything. You Know, calling the dog a bad name so that you can hang it.Those that lost to Tinubu in the last presidential election in particular knows the truth that there are lots of government officials to hold responsible and not only the president but they will always make it look like the president has been the problem to prove unnecessary point of not performing. We are all deceiving ourselves and we won't get anywhere if we don't change our approach of holding government accountable.
Bwala you very wrong Nigeria have what it takes to stabilise it's economy, irrespective of the global economic change in fact it should rather be a good opportunity for Nigeria as a country.
Bwala is sick. I have no sympathy for Tunde Bakare either. He enabled Buhari and also supporting Tinubu. You can't trust Tunde Bakare. He is no different from Buhari and Tinubu. The Yeye pastor was occupying Nigeria during Jonathan's regime. Things are 2000% compared to Jonathan's time
Rubbish talk, guy we are not blind. Dont even consider the UK and US in terms of economic effect. There is a current increase in minimum wage in the UK. All your talk is foolish as the ordinary Nigeria is VERY hungry.
Bwala, you are a pathetic liar. I am living in the united state and the situation is not terrible for anyone. In fact the economy of the united state is strong despite the current administration reciprocal tariffs. You are being asked about Nigeria economy situation and your response is that the people of United States are experiencing a terrible economic situation.
They called you ATTACK DOG and you were agitated 😂 now is it the duty of a chiwawa you are playing!
Under BAT regime the economy and insecurity has worsen more.
Bwala is an Inconsequential, every time you see him on Arise Tv talking about Ahmed bola tinubu government however since Tinubu government gave him position i have not seen him since then.
We were using our future crude oil exports to take loans. By the time Buhari was in his second term, we were servicing those loans with about 90% of the Federal revenue, to subsidize petrol and the naira. The economy would have crashed without subsidy removal and floating the naira. What we now need to do is to pressurize the Tinubu administration to use what we have saved from subsidy removal, wisely. Every Presidential Candidate in the last election said they were going to remove subsidy. It will take us another 2 years at least before we can breathe a little bit easier. We also need to stop focusing only on Abuja. Our Governors are getting 3 times the revenue they were getting under Buhari. We need to hold them accountable too. Instead of always shouting only Tinubu for everything. The President and Governors are equally responsible for our welfare.
We don't have love for nation. Everyone is focused on self-interest. Self-enrichment, tribe, religion, ethnicity etc. At this point the only thing keeping Nigeria as one entity is the petroleum. If petroleum cease to exist then northerners will start reasoning disintegration. Southwest will start reasoning disintegration. As far as there are millions and billions to be made through share of oil sales, those in support of dysfunctionality will not let go. Some day, one day the chicken will come to the frying pan.
Bwala Bwala, you are now the face the government sent to defend bad policy because you have basket mouth, this will work against you in future like Fani kayode
Imagine this idiot Bwala talking about Trump causing inflation globally 😂😂 Trump that is only 3 months in office,or is it now that food prices started going up or since the first day he was sworn in as President, it's sufferings upon sufferings on poor Nigerians..Na thunder go strike you Bwala
Daniel Bwala try to salvage your little integrity and don't allow people to call you a liar.
The truth is most of these governors don't care…security votes have always been embezzled, they don't mind having insecurity problems.
More than Bwala stomach infrastructure works
Bwala go to the market and see, l werp for you
Buala is a confused human being
Stomach infrastructure, Mr Bwala is very good at his image making job..One of the best appointment from the Civilian Junta, Kudos to EMILOKAN😇
Daniel Bwala is you talking as if you are not in Nigeria
Tinubu is just a monumental failure bwala save ur breath all of u are incompetent no long grammer
This man Bwala is the “attacking dog “ in every government since 1999. He has been jumping from party to party since the inception of the democratic rule
Always speaking from both sides your mouth, how can any responsible Nigerian believe you again. You are just talking for talking sake, not that you can be trusted.
Imagine the sensational caption "Daniel Bwala Fires back…" How and when did he fire back please?
Mr. Bwala, own up to the fact that there is nothing to defend in Bakare's criticism
Comparing Trump 's policies with Tinubu is an indication that Bwala has ran out of ideas including bad ones
This boy is very deceitful, untruthful, lacks integrity and can never be trusted… Just imagine wat this guy is saying as if he dwells in the moon??
U r comparing Obama with Tinubu it's laughable, did Obama ever travel out of US for medicals or holidays?? U guys are criminals
This fool just had to blame Trump… What a shameless clown.
Bwala is just a Man who speaks from both side of his Mouth, in sane society no politician will hire Bwala, go & watch all his videos during 2023 election what he said about Tinubu, you will pity him with what he is saying today.
Pastor Bakare was gullible 😮
The Lagos Commissioner of Police should have taken time to understand the facts before speaking on national television. Instead, he rushed to defend a disgraceful police operation, exposing deeper levels of incompetence, negligence, and dishonesty.
When questioned about why a minor was detained for over a week without charge—clearly violating the 48-hour legal limit—the CP dodged, offering vague explanations about "police responsibilities." Worse, he admitted officers may have fabricated the boy’s statement to cover up their failure to verify his age. To justify this illegal detention, they falsely classified the 17-year-old as an adult. When pressed, the CP embarrassingly cited "distance" as an excuse, forgetting he was speaking about Lagos, not some remote village.
Throughout the interview, he avoided addressing the core issue: the unlawful detention of a minor. Instead, he tried to shift blame onto the boy’s lawyer, even though the lawyer only became involved after months of illegal detention.
The facts are undeniable. A judge confirmed the boy was a minor and dismissed the bogus charges. Yet the CP clung to the absurd claim that being “in his 18th year” made him legally an adult. He even insinuated that documents could have been forged with AI, rather than accepting evidence verified by the boy’s parents and community.
Rather than take responsibility, the CP tried to deflect by referencing an unrelated case involving another teenager—an insulting and transparent distraction.
This episode reveals serious rot within the police: poor training, procedural disregard, collusion with street thugs, and a culture of targeting vulnerable youth. Instead of verifying a simple workplace alibi, officers relied on accusations from known area boys without evidence.
There was no credible case. No police representatives showed up in court. No accountability was pursued. Instead, the CP sought to intimidate a pro bono lawyer whose only "crime" was responding after NGOs raised the alarm.
It’s clear: the Lagos State Police Command is in disarray. Basic record-keeping, legal knowledge, and internal discipline are absent. The CP’s repeated claim of "ongoing investigations"—mentioned 16 times—only highlighted his desperation to cover up failure. He even refused to admit that the DPO responsible should have been suspended.
No honest Nigerian watching that interview could believe the CP was telling the truth. His performance was a disgrace.
Ultimately, the CP lied, distorted facts, and chose to defend a rotten system. His actions painfully highlight the deep crisis within our security institutions. Nigerians see through the lies—and so does the world.
If Nigeria is to earn international respect, it must clean out bad actors in the police force. Protecting minors and upholding justice are basic responsibilities, not optional. Tragically, the Lagos CP’s conduct has dragged the Command’s reputation through the mud. His duty is not to attend security meetings and collect favors—it is to uphold the law, protect the vulnerable, and act with integrity.
Nigeria deserves better. The Nigerian Police must urgently reform and remove officers who continue to disgrace the badge.
It is both alarming and disheartening that individuals close to the presidency, or those who speak for the government, continue to justify the unjustifiable. Nigerians are not naïve — we can recognize lies and we know when leadership falls short.
This government spokesperson likes to spin and lie, his recent remarks leave no doubt: he is here to twist the truthful narratives, not provide solutions. Shockingly, he now blames U.S. President Trump for Nigeria’s socioeconomic and security collapse. Clearly, he fails to grasp the urgency of the crisis, offering nothing but empty political excuses. Despite admitting that violence has worsened, he still managed to defend the president’s 20-day absence during a national emergency.
Rather than urging the president to return home, lead from the front, and inspire the nation, the spokesperson shamelessly justified his continued stay abroad. His reasoning — that violence had already started before the president left, so his absence made no difference — is not only reckless but dangerously irresponsible.
True leadership demands presence, especially in moments of national despair. When nearly 200 Nigerians are killed in less than three weeks, when citizens are kidnapped, displaced, and terrorized, the president — as commander-in-chief — has an obligation to return immediately and lead the fight. Yet he remained overseas, commenting on conflicts in Congo and Rwanda, while Nigerians were left to bury their dead.
The spokesperson’s defense of this abandonment is not just disappointing — it is disgraceful. It echoes General T.Y. Danjuma’s grim warning that Nigerians may soon have no choice but to defend themselves. Yet this mouthpiece sees no problem with a president neglecting his duty during a national crisis.
The contradictions are absurd. One moment, the spokesperson insists the president has done enough; the next, he admits ultimate responsibility lies with him. Such doublespeak is an insult to Nigerians’ intelligence.
Worse still, the media continues to give these officials a platform instead of demanding accountability from the president or vice president. Detached from the suffering of everyday Nigerians, they focus on whitewashing failure and downplaying national tragedies. It's little wonder the international community often treats our government with contempt; by refusing to confront our crises with honesty and urgency, we open ourselves to ridicule.
The president had numerous opportunities to act:
He could have cut his trip short once the killings intensified.
He could have returned to personally oversee security operations.
He could have used his platform to raise international alarm about the crisis.
He could have removed or sanctioned underperforming security officials.
He could have empowered law enforcement to crack down on terror sponsors.
Instead, he stayed abroad while Nigeria burned — and sycophants like Elder Shobowale and this spokesperson trivialized the mass loss of life.
This is not merely a case of poor leadership; it is a betrayal of the government's fundamental duty to its citizens.
If these are the kinds of voices advising the president, Nigerians must brace themselves — because it is clear we are on our own. While the political elite remain shielded by privilege and security, ordinary Nigerians continue to suffer.
When leaders and their defenders ask citizens to accept mass killings as normal, or to remain patient amid inaction, they are sowing the seeds of lawlessness. In such a vacuum, communities will inevitably resort to self-help, with devastating consequences.
We must be discerning about who speaks for our future. Nigeria needs leaders and advisers who are courageous enough to tell the truth and prioritize the people's welfare over blind loyalty to power.
This spokesperson has thoroughly embarrassed himself — though defending the government may be how he earns his living. He is entitled to his views, but Nigerians must realize: his words offer no real solutions — only harmful distractions.
At a time like this, what we need is real leadership, not endless excuses.
The president’s 21-day absence during a national security crisis is indefensible. It is a complete dereliction of duty — and no amount of spin can erase that truth.
Continue speaking English Bwala. People have been poorer than they were 10yrs ago
Bwala the gold digger
Honestly, it is high time Nigerians face realities. Government is not limited to the federal government. We have the federal government, state government and local government with their constitutional responsibilities either jointly or separately. We blame the president for everything and leave other government officials who were voted for, for the same reasons people voted for the president. If our so called activists like sowore, falana and co want to sincerely mount pressure on the government to do the right thing, they should organize their protests across all levels of government, challenging the chairmen, councillors, Governors, state house of Assemblies, Senators and house of representative members and the president. By the time we go about it this way, we will see results quickly, we will know who is not performing and so challenge them to do the right thing. But protesting and targeting the president always is a waste of time. There is limit to what the president can do considering the distance of the federal government to the people at the grassroot level and that is why we have the state and the local governments. All state governments have benefited a lot from the fuel subsidy saved by the president. State governments are now getting more allocations for the benefit of the people in their states including the local governments. The question is what have they done with it?. Protests are being politicised by focusing on the president alone to make it look like he is not doing anything. You Know, calling the dog a bad name so that you can hang it.Those that lost to Tinubu in the last presidential election in particular knows the truth that there are lots of government officials to hold responsible and not only the president but they will always make it look like the president has been the problem to prove unnecessary point of not performing. We are all deceiving ourselves and we won't get anywhere if we don't change our approach of holding government accountable.
Ds one na where bele face.
It won't bother him. He doesn't feel it directly. And, of course, they don't need the people's votes to win elections.
Bwala you very wrong Nigeria have what it takes to stabilise it's economy, irrespective of the global economic change in fact it should rather be a good opportunity for Nigeria as a country.
Bwala is a shame to humanity
RUBBISH
We know Bwala for two things
2face
Bwala is saying what os right but will not go down well with those ready to ruin the nation
God will punish you man.There is nothing bad happening in America.
Bwala absolutely scum of a human being…Judas iscariot personified…Shameless mug…
Mr Bwale, when America was enjoying, what happen to Nigerians?? Stop using America as excuse. The Tinubu's government has failed Nigerians
Bwala is sick.
I have no sympathy for Tunde Bakare either. He enabled Buhari and also supporting Tinubu.
You can't trust Tunde Bakare.
He is no different from Buhari and Tinubu.
The Yeye pastor was occupying Nigeria during Jonathan's regime. Things are 2000% compared to Jonathan's time
"Holiness is the antidote to corruption"
excerpt from the homily delivered by Rev. Fr. Akinwale, O.P. at the Holy Cross Chrism Mass of 2025
?What does holy mean to you?
??How do we become holy as a nation??
Bwala u are a foolish man. Fullstop
English speaking agberos
A Nation in the Belly of Criminals and Vultures
Goat I know that you will come out and defend evil because you want protect your pay master.
Bwala a hungry man defected to APC because of stomach infrastructure. Shameless man
Good Evening to your viewers tell the angle bwala is coming from. Attached dog.
Rubbish talk, guy we are not blind. Dont even consider the UK and US in terms of economic effect. There is a current increase in minimum wage in the UK. All your talk is foolish as the ordinary Nigeria is VERY hungry.