Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition of resorting to blackmail and lacking a clear vision for Nigeria. Bwala alleged that the group was attempting to intimidate Nigerians into supporting it.
Posting on X, he wrote: “Desperate people do desperate things. Ordinarily their coalition should bring hope and excitement, but because they have no clear vision and alternative for Nigeria, nobody reckons with them.” He further claimed that the coalition’s strategy had failed to gain traction, accusing it of promoting misinformation. “You would think with @PeterObi bringing in fake news CSO, fake TV anchors, fake movement of irrational and double standards Obidient they would create momentum, but anything fake hardly lasts,” he added.
Bwala also alleged that the coalition was portraying Nigeria negatively to the international community in a bid to influence voters. “They have now resorted to blackmailing Nigeria and the Nigerian people in the eyes of the international community; anticipating hard and harsh treatment that would affect the lives and economy of ordinary Nigerians, so that Nigerians would be intimidated into voting them; that’s political banditry,” he said.
He questioned the legitimacy of the coalition’s actions, suggesting that a group accused of forcefully taking over a political party could not effectively build a credible opposition. “But wait, can a people who invade a political party in a gestapo manner, take over the party structures by force and abduct the party, actually build opposition?” Bwala asked.
The remarks come amid heightened political activity as Nigeria prepares for future electoral cycles. The ADC coalition, which includes prominent opposition figures, has positioned itself as an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, internal disputes and accusations of undemocratic practices have overshadowed its efforts to present a united front.
Bwala’s comments reflect the ongoing tensions between the ruling party and opposition groups, with both sides trading accusations over governance, electoral integrity, and the direction of the country. As political rivalries intensify, the ability of opposition coalitions to gain public trust and present viable alternatives will be critical in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
