"I Thought He'd Hunt Me Down!" – Daniel Bwala Reveals Shocking Reason He Almost Fled Nigeria After Tinubu's Victory

ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a revealing interview that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has opened up about the personal terror he felt following the 2023 presidential election results.

The "Great Escape" That Never Was

Speaking on Symfoni TV this Saturday, May 9, 2026, Bwala confessed that his history as a vocal critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led him to believe his life in Nigeria was over. Fearing political persecution or being "hunted down," Bwala revealed he was actually preparing to flee the country to pursue a PhD abroad.

"I thought if President Tinubu comes to power, he was going to hunt me down," Bwala admitted. However, in a surprising twist of fate, rather than facing a crackdown, Bwala received a personal call from the President inviting him to join the administration's "Renewed Hope" team.

The Secret Outreach to Atiku Abubakar

Beyond his personal fears, Bwala dropped a bombshell regarding the President's efforts to unite the country post-election. According to Tomorrows Best sources, Tinubu made several attempts to bridge the gap with his main rival, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Action Taken	Details of the Incident
The Outreach	Tinubu sent high-level emissaries to Atiku’s private residence.
The Response	Atiku reportedly ordered his security not to open the gates.
Bwala's Role	He was still working with Atiku at the time and witnessed the tension.

A New Style of Leadership?

Bwala’s transition from a staunch PDP spokesperson to a Presidential aide remains one of the most talked-about political shifts in recent years. He noted that Tinubu's leadership style focuses on absorbing critics rather than silencing them—a trajectory he says many failed to predict.

Quick Fact: Daniel Bwala officially joined the Tinubu administration as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications in November 2024, following his public departure from the PDP.

"Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the effort. People don't know how many times the President has reached out to opposition figures to build a stable government." — Daniel Bwala

Is Tinubu’s strategy of "keeping enemies closer" working for Nigeria?
Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments! — Tomorrows Best Team