Bwala Defends Tinubu, Rejects Corruption Allegations Against Nigerian Government

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed allegations of corruption while defending the economic reforms introduced by the Nigerian government.

Bwala made the remarks during an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera Media Network where he praised the administration’s policies and insisted that the government remains committed to tackling corruption.

Hasan questioned Bwala about a controversial statement attributed to Tinubu suggesting that corruption had been eliminated in Nigeria while referring to reports from Transparency International indicating that corruption still affects sectors such as defence and security.

In response, Bwala stated that the administration investigates and prosecutes corruption cases wherever they occur within government institutions.

He added that several officials have already been sacked, investigated, or prosecuted under the current administration which he said demonstrates the government’s determination to address corruption.

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When further pressed about the president’s statement, Bwala argued that Tinubu’s comment had been taken out of context.

He explained that the president was referring to reforms introduced after the removal of fuel subsidy and efforts aimed at curbing corruption in the oil sector.

Hasan disagreed with the explanation and insisted that the president’s original remark did not specifically mention the oil industry which led to criticism within Nigeria.

The discussion intensified when Hasan questioned Tinubu’s appointment of Abubakar Bagudu as Minister of Budget and Economic Planning.

Hasan mentioned allegations linked to former military ruler Sani Abacha and noted that the United States Department of Justice had previously accused Bagudu and others of involvement in the misappropriation of billions of dollars during the Abacha era.

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He also pointed out that Bagudu reportedly returned about 163 million dollars as part of a settlement related to the case.

Bwala responded that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and stressed that rulings by foreign courts do not automatically bind Nigeria’s judiciary.

He added that decisions by courts in the United States cannot override the authority of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

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