HURIWA Criticizes Tinubu’s Appointment of Bwala as Special Adviser
HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has vehemently condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Daniel Bwala, the former campaign spokesman of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as his Special Adviser on Public Communication and Media.
The association is skeptical that Bwala will be able to convey meaningful and tangible achievements of the government to Nigerians due to his questionable character.
According to HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, Nigerians will not take Bwala seriously due to his history of making derogatory comments about President Tinubu during the presidential campaign in 2023.
“The media of mass communication wouldn’t find any credibility in Bwala’s words because of his past actions, which further undermined the integrity and credibility of President Tinubu during the campaign,” the statement reads.
HURIWA believes that the appointment is a clear indication that the president does not value public opinion and is willing to ignore the moral implications of such a decision.
The statement went on to question how Bwala’s appointment is perceived by Nigerians, especially considering his past conduct as the campaign spokesman of Atiku Abubakar, during which he made scandalous allegations against President Tinubu.
“Why should Nigerians believe that Bwala has suddenly changed his tune and can now effectively communicate the government’s achievements when he once rubbished the credibility of the president himself?
Instead of appointing Bwala to a public office, HURIWA advises President Tinubu to focus on injecting respect for ethics and morality into his decision-making process. The statement concluded by urging the president to prioritize the dignity of his office and avoid appointing individuals with questionable characters to key positions.
