The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reacted to the remark made by the presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare against the current administration.
TheNewsGuru reports that Bakare while speaking during his state of the nation address marking the Easter celebrations, expressed his deep concern over the direction of the country under the current administration.
He highlighted the apparent erosion of democracy, particularly criticizing the collapse of the legislature, which he called a “bastion of democracy” that is now failing under the President’s leadership.
Bakare also pointed to the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Tinubu as a clear example of what he termed a “theater of the absurd.”
He slammed both the President’s actions and the National Assembly, which he accused of endorsing the measure. According to Bakare, the National Assembly has become the “most spineless” in Nigeria’s history, allowing for the President’s actions to go unchecked.
Reacting, Bwala, via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Sunday reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian leader to making the country better.
The presidential media aide said the criticisms of the clergyman were fair and objective.
According to him, while the presidency disagrees with some of the submissions by Pastor Bakare, Tinubu remains resolved to deliver his promise to Nigerians.
“Pastor Tunde Bakare’s sermon and speech delivered this morning in form of a message to President Bola Tinubu is quite objective.
“He gave his general opinion on events and decisions of government; He critiqued certain policies and applauded some; he further offered his suggestions on the way forward.
“Importantly, he acknowledged the successes and strides of the President and his administration.
“Although we differ with him in some areas and positions, but we respect his right to say his mind, and assure him, as with many Nigerians, that President Tinubu is determined to deliver on the promise to the Nigerian people,” Bwala wrote on his 𝕏 account.