Bwala Challenges Amaechi to Reveal Private Atiku Discussion
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has invited the African Democratic Congress vice‑presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, to make public a confidential conversation they allegedly held about former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Amaechi Refuses, Citing Confidentiality
Amaechi responded that he would not share the details because the discussion was held in confidence. He noted that Bwala’s request came after an interview in which Amaechi claimed Bwala had contacted him after leaving Atiku’s side and shared information that Amaechi chose not to disclose.
Bwala Grants Permission to Speak
In a post on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), Bwala wrote: “My attention was drawn to an interview wherein you said when I left Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, you called me and I told you something which you refused to tell @seunokin because you claimed it was confidential. I, Daniel Bwala, hereby give you permission to tell the whole world.”
Amaechi Defends His Educational Record
Amaechi also used the moment to criticise the Tinubu administration over concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials, insisting his own education is easily verifiable. He said he has classmates from primary school, secondary school and the University of Port Harcourt who can confirm his attendance.
“I don’t need to submit my law degree to INEC. I have classmates. I have classmates in primary school. I can call them now. Christian Obong was my classmate in primary school. I can call my classmates in secondary school,” he stated.
He added that Alex Otti was his junior at the University of Port Harcourt and that anyone could ask those individuals whether he attended university, primary or secondary school.
Call for Respect for Christianity and the Catholic Church
Amaechi further urged President Tinubu and his aides to show greater respect for Christianity, the Catholic Church and its bishops, following criticism sparked by comments from Cardinal Onaiyekan regarding a meeting between the President and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria.
“I’m here to say that you need to please beg the President. They should please respect the Christian faith. They should please respect the Catholic Church, and they should respect our bishops. I’ve just told you,” Amaechi declared.
