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Daniel Bwala, a former aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has suggested that certain individuals in President Bola Tinubu's administration may be fostering a perception that the president is biased against northern Nigeria.

Does Tinubu hate northerners?: Atiku’s ex-aide Bwala speaks | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>Daniel Bwala, a former aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has suggested that certain individuals in President Bola Tinubu's administration may be fostering a perception that the president is biased against northern Nigeria. </h2>

<p>Addressing this sensitive issue, Bwala clarified that Tinubu does not harbour animosity toward the region.</p>

<p>Bwala's comments emerged in the wake of a public outcry over the arraignment of undernourished young protesters involved in recent #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. </p>

<p>The detainees, mostly minors, faced charges that sparked widespread condemnation. Following the backlash, President Tinubu <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/tinubu-orders-agf-to-review-cases-of-detained-endbadgovernance-minors-minister/6frbwlr">directed the immediate release of the arrested protesters.</a></p>

<p>While commending the president's intervention, Bwala expressed concerns over how Tinubu's northern allies might influence public opinion. </p>

<p><em>"The president @officialABAT does not hate Northern Nigeria; neither does the North hate President Tinubu. It seems the northerners around the president are either creating the impression or fueling it," </em>Bwala posted on X (formerly Twitter).</p>

<p>He advised Tinubu to adopt <em>"unconventional approaches"</em> in engaging northern elites, hinting that<em> "the conventional access is being manipulated."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The president <a href="https://twitter.com/officialABAT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@officialABAT</a> does not hate the Northern  Nigeria; neither does the North hate President Tinubu. It seems the northerners around the president are either creating the impression or fueling it.<br><br>Mr President is urged to use unconventional approach in engaging with… <a href="https://t.co/O6TaUkWUmr">pic.twitter.com/O6TaUkWUmr</a></p>&mdash; D. H Bwala (@BwalaDaniel) <a href="https://twitter.com/BwalaDaniel/status/1853524706973962613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Bwala's statements have underscored the complexities of regional dynamics within the government, highlighting calls for Tinubu to bridge perceptions to reinforce national unity. </p>

<p>Some see the recent protester release directive as a positive step, though many await further actions to solidify Tinubu's stance on inclusivity across Nigeria.</p>

Daniel Bwala, former spokesman for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, addressing State House correspondents, after paying a solidarity visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. [NAN]

Does Tinubu hate northerners?: Atiku’s ex-aide Bwala speaks

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