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Bwala Hits Back at Ndume, Urges Prayers for Troubled Senator

The newly appointed Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, has responded to Senator Ali Ndume’s demand for an apology over his previous criticisms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leadership.
During his first official briefing at the Aso Rock Villa on Monday, Bwala dismissed Ndume’s call, emphasizing his strong relationship with Vice President Kashim Shettima, whom he had previously opposed as Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2023 elections.
“I enjoy a fantastic relationship with the Vice President, which predates the court’s ruling on the election matter. We’ve maintained this bond, even during the National Assembly leadership’s emergence. This issue is not about me; it’s about the President’s mandate,” Bwala stated.
Calls for Unity and Focus
Addressing Ndume’s remarks, Bwala expressed concern for the senator, urging prayers for him. He reaffirmed his commitment to serving the President, stressing the importance of prioritizing national interests over personal disputes.
“I believe Senator Ndume is experiencing some troubled times. We need to pray for him, for God’s guidance and help. However, my focus remains on advancing the President’s work,” Bwala added.
Debate Surrounding Bwala’s Appointment
Bwala’s appointment as Tinubu’s spokesperson has ignited discussions, given his previous role as a vocal critic of the APC and as a spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential campaign.
Responding to concerns about overlapping roles among media advisers, Bwala clarified that each appointee understands their responsibilities. He succeeds Ajuri Ngelale, who took an indefinite leave in September, joining two other media-related Special Advisers, Bayo Onanuga and Sunday Dare.
“There is no conflict regarding our roles. Each of us is focused on fulfilling the President’s mandate. I am here to contribute to that vision,” Bwala concluded.
His appointment marks a significant step in President Tinubu’s efforts to consolidate his media team as his administration advances its policy agenda.
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PANDEF Clarifies Visit To Tinubu, Knocks Wike Over Inflammatory Comments

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to retract his publicly disparaging remarks made recently against the socio-political body.
PANDEF described as regrerrable and embarrassing comments by Wike in the aftermath of the group’s visit to Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, even to the extent of insulting the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin.
Recall that the FCT minister had, on Thursday, during a media chat, described PANDEF as “the worst organisation anybody can rely on”, while also calling the board of trustee members of the body “political merchants”.
In a statement signed by PANDEF Chairman on Saturday in Abuja, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, urged President Tinubu as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent.
Igali clarified that the meeting with the president provided a valuable platform to discuss pressing issues of national and regional importance. Adding that “PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region.”
His words: ^To set the record straight, PANDEF the foremost socio-political body representing the South-South regions, composed of some of Nigeria’s most distinguished personalities. The delegation to Mr. President included chairpersons of at least four of the six SouthSouth states’ traditional councils, senior traditional rulers of major ethnic groups, former governors, past presiding officers of the Senate, prominent entrepreneurs, academics, and high-ranking retired military officers.
“It is, therefore, highly regrettable and totally unacceptable that a serving minister in the Federal Government would exhibit such brazen disrespect towards individuals of this standing. This attitude perhaps explains his continued refusal of the Minister to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which PANDEF constituted as far back as October 2024, despite repeated attempts to reach.
“The Honourable Minister (Wike) characterized PANDEF as the worst organization ever” and accused its members of visiting the Presidential Villa merely to solicit financial favors. These statements are not only false but also unbecoming of a public official of his stature.
“PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“Notwithstanding this regrettable development, PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region,” Igali stated.
On efforts to restore peace in River State, Igali restated PANDEF’s commitment for peace in the oil-rich State.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which remains committed to resolving the Rivers State crisis,” Igali stated.
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