The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala has refuted claims that he lobbied for his current role.
Bwala, who was formerly the spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council, addressed these speculations during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday.
When questioned about his appointment, Bwala expressed that he had no knowledge of the specific reasons behind President Bola Tinubu’s decision to select him. However, he suggested that it might be related to his previous support for Tinubu’s candidacy during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.
He said, “No, I didn’t lobby. The last time I was here, I told you when I met him (President) that I had made up my mind to support his cause.
“Since that January after I appeared on your programme, I have been doggedly pursuing that cause. Maybe he saw that and also saw the commitment in it. But it is something that the President knows I have loved, and still love when I supported him in the primaries.
“Whatever was his consideration is what I don’t know. But I know that the honour that the President bestowed on me is what I am very grateful for. I am also very committed to ensuring I don’t disappoint Mr President and the Nigerian people.”
Bwala resumed work at the State House on Monday.
During a familiarisation briefing with journalists, he emphasised the need for focus despite distractions in his new role.