According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, May 10, 2026, Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has revealed that he once believed he could face political consequences because of his past criticisms of the President while he was in opposition.
Bwala made the disclosure during an interview on Symfoni TV on Saturday, where he spoke about his earlier political stance and his current role within the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, his perception at the time was shaped by the often tense nature of Nigerian politics, where opposition figures frequently anticipate retaliation once power changes hands.
He explained that while he was actively critical of Tinubu during his opposition years, he genuinely expected that a future administration under Tinubu might treat him unfavourably.
“I feared Tinubu would hunt me down,” he said during the interview.
Bwala added that his concern reflected the uncertainty that sometimes comes with political transitions in the country, especially for individuals who have taken strong public positions against those who eventually assume leadership.
He noted that many of those who criticised Tinubu during his political rise shared similar fears about what might happen if he eventually became president.
Bwala further explained that this perception influenced a major personal decision in his life at the time.
He said he chose to temporarily step away from active political engagement and focus on his academic pursuits instead.
“That was the period I decided to go for my PhD. I just wanted to leave politics alone for a while,” he said.
However, he stated that his expectations changed after Tinubu assumed office.
Contrary to what he had anticipated, Bwala said he was not sidelined or targeted in any way. Instead, he was later invited to join the administration.
“He never did that,” he said, referring to any form of political retaliation.
“The next thing was that he called me to come and be part of what is happening in government affairs.”
Bwala’s comments highlight what he described as an unexpected shift in his relationship with the President, moving from a critic in the opposition to a member of his administration.
Since his appointment, he has played a role in shaping government communication strategies and responding to public concerns regarding policy decisions….See More
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