The Nigeria Muslim League Group, NIMUL, has expressed strong opposition to rumours that Daniel Bwala will be appointed as President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman.
According to the spokesman for NIMUL, Professor Mika’il Jibrin, while President Tinubu has the right to appoint anyone, the group strongly kicks against Bwala’s appointment.
“Bwala, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, was critical of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima’s Muslim/Muslim ticket before the 2023 presidential election.
“NIMUL cannot trust Bwala in a position where he would be privy to critical issues that could make or mar Nigeria as a country,” the group stated.
The group cites the example of Ajuri Ngelale, who faced challenges for defending Tinubu’s government, and questions how someone who has championed a campaign of calumny can be brought into such a sensitive position.
It said President Tinubu should understand that Nigerian Muslims appreciate, respect and trust the Presidency, and therefore, NIMUL advises the president to look for other individuals worthy of trust.
It not that Bwala is seen as an opportunist trying to destroy what he did not build, and NIMUL urged the president to choose a person with proven integrity.
The group prays that President Tinubu will reconsider this appointment and choose someone who has not engaged in issues that could create tension and political crisis.
NIMUL believes that this appointment could undermine the unity and political cohesion of the country and therefore, urges caution.
The group reiterated its commitment to the peace and tranquillity of Nigeria and advises the president to prioritise these values in his appointments.
NIMUL called on all Nigerians to join them in rejecting this appointment and urged President Tinubu to make a more informed decision.
