Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asserted that the security situation in Nigeria has demonstrably improved under the current administration.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Bwala argued that the government’s reforms since May 2023 have made Nigerians “now safer than they were before 2023.”
Bwala, who has since transitioned from his role as spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation to a position within the Tinubu government, pointed to a reduction in high-profile security failures as evidence of the turnaround.
- He highlighted the near-elimination of mass prison breaks across the country, which were frequent before 2023, even in the capital, Abuja.
- Bwala also claimed a significant drop in widespread kidnappings and terrorist attacks, noting that such severe incidents no longer represent the “order of the day.”
- “Before 2023, there were prison breaks everywhere in Nigeria even here in Abuja. In broad daylight, people were being kidnapped before President Bola Tinubu came on board,” Bwala stated. “After he became president, we have not had prison breaks. People are going about their businesses all over the country.”
- He acknowledged that minor security “skirmishes” still occur but insisted they no longer pose a threat to the nation’s overall stability, attributing the “relative calm” to President Tinubu’s leadership.
Dismissal of “Christian Genocide” Allegations
Bwala also used the interview to vehemently dismiss allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria, specifically addressing claims by some U.S. lawmakers regarding a supposed “Christian genocide.”
- He labeled the allegations as “baseless and politically motivated,” arguing that no faith group is being targeted in the country.
- Bwala claimed the controversial reports cited abroad were sourced from a local civil society group with alleged links to the proscribed separatist organization, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
- He stressed that the claims are “unfair to the country’s security agencies” who risk their lives to protect all citizens, regardless of religious affiliation.
The Presidential Adviser concluded by urging Nigerians to recognize the progress made under Tinubu’s tenure and to continue offering support for efforts aimed at solidifying peace and stability across the federation.
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