The appointment of Daniel Bwala, former campaign aide to Atiku Abubakar, by President Bola Tinubu, has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians.
Naijaonpoint recalls President Tinubu, on Thursday, announced the appointment of Bwala as his Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House).
A statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment alongside that of three others.
Reacting to the development, Bwala in a post via his account on the X platform, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the appointment.
He stated that the appointment reflects Tinubu’s confidence and trust in him. The new aide expressed that he was humbled and honored by the opportunity and pledged to excel in his new role.
“I want to express my profound gratitude to Mr President @officialABAT for the demonstration of confidence and trust by this appointment. I am indeed humbled and honoured to be called to serve our dear nation under the esteemed leadership of a courageous C-in-C and father,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, Nigerians have taken to social media to share their views on this appointment. Here are some reactions:
@Opeyemtech wrote: “Finally your hardwork has finally paid off. Lemme quickly put this screenshot here for you even though it makes no difference to you.”
@TheodoreBasil wrote: “Finally Peter Obi don put food on your table.”
@i_am_olubadan wrote: “Hustle o 😃😂😁😅😄
“It doesn’t take much to be an a$$ licker and lickspittle. Just LACK honor and shame.
“This one don secure the bag at least.
“When is @realFFK going to have a bite?”
@_iOlatunde wrote: “Congratulations to you, Comrade. Your appointment didn’t come as a surprise. You did merit it.”
@napoleon2002 wrote: “People are really crying about this appointment. What if he was planted to spy on Atiku for the purpose of election? It’s Atiku you should blame for being desperate to work with people without vetting.”
@Pa_Chijo wrote: “Congratulations sir. Baba is ensuring that those that criticised him end up licking their vomits.”
@TvslEspana wrote: “Why did you accept the appointment, During our campaigned for Tinubu, you destroyed him and talk nonsense. Get out from Tinubu Government, I know you are coming to spoil his plan for Nigerians.”
@Baash_Kano wrote: “Daniel Bwala finally takes Akpabio’s advice. ‘Wherever you see food eat’.”
@kekei_nicholas wrote: “Those who shift their allegiance for personal gain reveal their loyalty not to principles or people, but to their own self-interest. Their commitments are as fleeting as the benefits they pursue, leaving trust shattered in their wake.”
@UcheObadike wrote: “So what stops FFK and Omokri from being appointed too? They are all playing new tunes since Tinubu came to power not minding the terrible things they said against him just like Bwala Daniel said against the APC.”
@kingkhone4real wrote: “It was all a game. You were with Tinubu from the start. Congratulations. I am happy that Nigeria is now a one party state. Tinubu will be president till 2031 and hand over to Nuhu Ribadu. Make una just dey watch.”
@Jamesokoro_ wrote: “@renoomokri sorry oo😭😭 Please, everyone try and reach out to @renoomokri he thought that this position would have been his.
“He is really going through a lot. Forget him saying bla bla it’s nothing. He is very bitter because he gas lighted the Igbos hoping to be appointed.”
@Must1ted wrote: “It’s been a long time coming. @renoomokri @realFFK pls step up. You’re almost there. If @BwalaDaniel can make it, you both can make it too.”