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Bwala Denies Demotion During Fierce Clash With Oseni (Video)
By Benjamin Abioye
President Tinubu’s Special Adviser, Daniel Bwala, didn’t hold back during a fiery showdown with Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni, fiercely defending his role and refuting demotion rumors.
Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, had a heated exchange with Rufai Oseni, co-host of The Morning Show on Arise Television, on February 11, 2025.
The confrontation arose when Oseni questioned reports suggesting that Bwala had been demoted from his initial role as presidential spokesperson.
Bwala was appointed as special adviser on media and public communications on November 14, 2024, and later announced that he would be taking over from Ajuri Ngelale. However, a clarification from the presidency stated that the president would have three spokespersons: Bwala, Bayo Onanuga, and Sunday Dare.
During the interview, Oseni pressed Bwala about the alleged demotion, prompting a strong response from him. “You cannot control me or talk to me like a secondary school student. If you ask a question, park and listen to the answer,” Bwala said, visibly frustrated. He also stated, “Ordinarily I would have said it is none of your business but I would help you, my office is 101 in the state house, presidential villa.”
Bwala went on to clarify his role, saying, “I am a special adviser to the president. I was initially announced as special adviser on media public communication, redesigned to special adviser on policy communication, status special adviser, no demotion, the same.” He further explained that there was no specific individual who corrected him, stating, “It was a press statement that came from the presidency and there was no specific individual that corrected me.”
Bwala also addressed his past criticisms of President Tinubu. “I was in the opposition. In case you don’t know, the role of the opposition is to oppose the government. In doing so, you de-emphasize the strength of the government and emphasize your strength,” he explained. “Where they have strength, you allow them to argue their matter. They raise their case in their own strength and not in the weakness of the opposition.” He continued, “When I made the decision on the 10th of January after I visited the president, from that time till now, I speak well of the president and support his activities.”
The exchange between Bwala and Oseni highlighted Bwala’s frustration with the questioning and his desire to clear up any misunderstandings regarding his role in the government.
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