Northern Group Slams Tinubu’s Aide For Criticizing Wike
The Northern Congress, a northern political pressure group, has berated the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, for criticising the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing his comments as biased and inappropriate for a presidential aide.
The group faulted Bwala’s remarks on the Rivers State political crisis, accusing him of openly taking sides and undermining efforts to restore stability in the state, while insisting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara reneged on agreements brokered by President Tinubu between him and Wike.
In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Alhaji Uba Adamu, the Congress said it was shocked by what it described as an open display of bias by Bwala during an interview on a national television station, insisting that such comments undermined ongoing efforts to restore political stability in the state.
Adamu said Bwala was expected to exercise restraint and neutrality, stressing that he lacked the mandate to speak on the Rivers crisis in the manner he did.
The group said it was not surprised by Bwala’s comments, alleging that his past association with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar influenced his position and raised questions about his integrity.
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The Congress emphasised that the FCT Minister played a significant role in the 2023 general elections that led to President Tinubu’s victory.
They accused the presidential aide of previously opposing Tinubu, his ambition and the APC while serving in Atiku Abubakar’s campaign organisation.
The group demanded that Bwala either resign or be relieved of his appointment to prevent what it described as continued misrepresentation of the President, particularly on Rivers State politics.
They declared their support for Wike, saying the majority of northerners stood with the FCT minister, urging him to remain focused on his work in Abuja.
They demanded Fubara’s replacement with a trusted ally, alleging he reneged on Tinubu-brokered political pacts and failed to deliver on his campaign pledges.
