- The presidential aide emphasized that the law applies equally to everyone, regardless of political affiliation.
- He stressed that the media should scrutinize claims, verifying authenticity before demanding government responses.
Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on policy communication, has disputed claims that the administration suppresses opposition voices.
Bwala expressed his views during an interview on New Hub, a Silverbird Television program, on Tuesday.
Opposition leaders and parties have accused Tinubu of suppressing opposition voices, leveling numerous allegations.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar alleged the administration intimidates and harasses citizens, particularly opposition supporters.
Atiku cautions the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against using security agencies to silence opposition parties.
However, Bwala defends Tinubu’s administration, stating it tolerates attacks from opposition parties.
“The notion that the president and his administration is suppressing the opposition voice is very wrong.
“As a matter of fact, it is this president who is even more tolerant of the opposition,” Bwala said.
“And I’ll give you a case story of myself.
You know that I have been in the opposition. After the election, I was very critical of the government.
“The president has never, at any material time, tried to embarrass me or using the machinery of the state.
Rather, the president used the other aspect of political engagement to convince people to join his administration and that enticed me.
“In the last one year, we have had the most tremendous attack from the opposition against the government.
The government has not taken any position against them. But you need to know two things.”
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