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Bwala has sharply criticised Tinubu's media team for prematurely releasing his presidential speech before his address to the nation on Sunday.

Leaked speech saga - Is Bwala eyeing spokesman gig from Tinubu? Shaibu answers | Pulse Nigeria

Segun Adeyemi

<h2>Controversial lawyer, Daniel Bwala, has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's media team for prematurely releasing his speech before he addressed the nation on Sunday, August 4.</h2>

<p>The incident has sparked a heated exchange on social media, providing a glimpse into a simmering tension within the ruling party.</p>

<p>Bwala, known for his outspoken nature, took to his social media platform to express his dismay, describing the leak as sabotage.</p>

<p><em>"The speech by the President @officialABAT was leaked last night and was published on social media before the morning. That is sabotage. </em></p>

<p><em>"Unless it was authorised by Mr President, there should be consequences for the leak,"</em> he wrote.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The speech by the President <a href="https://twitter.com/officialABAT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@officialABAT</a> was leaked last night and was published on social media before the morning. That is sabotage. <br><br>Unless it was authorized by Mr President, there should be consequences for the leak</p>&mdash; D. H Bwala (@BwalaDaniel) <a href="https://twitter.com/BwalaDaniel/status/1819995776535101567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Phrank Shaibu slams Bwala, accuses him of eyeing Ajuri, Onanuga's job</h3>

Phrank Shaibu, special assistant on public communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. [Screengrab]

<p><strong>Phrank Shaibu</strong>, a media aide and special assistant on public communication to former <strong>Vice President Atiku Abubakar</strong>, has offered a quick counter argument to Bwala's allegations.</p>

<p>Shaibu dismissed the lawyer's claims as unfounded and accused him of angling for a position as a spokesperson within Tinubu's administration.</p>

<p><em>"The speech wasn't leaked, numbskull! I see your sneaky attempt to land a spokesman gig,"</em> Shaibu retorted in a social media post.</p>

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<p>The media aide also took his time to school Bwala on the universal practice as far as presidential speeches are concerned.</p>

<p>Shaibu added:<em> "Presidential speeches go to editors with a 'do not disturb' sign until showtime. The premature release of the speech to Nigerians blatantly illustrates the dwindling confidence of the media in this administration, and here you're yammering about sabotage... by who?" </em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/BwalaDaniel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BwalaDaniel</a> ,the speech wasn&#39;t leaked, numbskull! I see your sneaky attempt to land a spokesman gig. Presidential speeches go to editors with a &quot;do not disturb&quot; sign until showtime.The premature release of the speech to Nigerians blatantly illustrates the  dwindling confidence… <a href="https://t.co/A3aVD7tGVa">pic.twitter.com/A3aVD7tGVa</a></p>&mdash; phrank Shaibu (@phrankangel) <a href="https://twitter.com/phrankangel/status/1820146890245054891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>He also took a personal jab at Bwala, referencing his previous roles and questioning his current motives.</p>

<p><em>"Enjoy your new role as Special Assistant on @PeterObi matters and quit eyeing @AjuriNgelale or @aonanuga1956's job," </em>Shaibu concluded.</p>

<p>The controversy over the leaked speech underscores the fragile state of the relationship between the presidency and its media team.</p>

<p>It also called into question the administration's ability to maintain control over its communications and public image.</p>

Daniel Bwala meets President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock [X:@BwalaDaniel]

Leaked speech saga - Is Bwala eyeing spokesman gig from Tinubu? Shaibu answers

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