Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to the president on policy
communication, says Tunde Bakare’s critique of the President Bola Tinubu
administration was “quite objective”.
In his state of the nation broadcast in Lagos on Sunday,
Bakare, overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, asked Tinubu to listen
to advice and “stop playing God”.
The cleric said the president should implement a
“coordinated programme” to steer Nigeria out of its current crisis.
“Dear Nigerians, the past few months since that admonition
have shown that those responsible for steering the course of our nation lack
the humility and character this moment demands of leaders,” Bakare said.
“Instead, what we have seen since the beginning of the year
is a descent into tyranny and the brazen abuse of power.”
Bakare’s sermon came amid an uptick in killings and
abductions in parts of the country, with Plateau and Benue states the hardest
hit.
Reacting to the cleric’s message, Bwala said Bakare gave his
“general opinion” about decisions of the government while applauding and
criticising the actions.
The presidential aide added that the cleric offered
suggestions on ways to move the country forward.
“Importantly, he acknowledged the successes and strides of
the President and his administration,” Bwala said.
“Although we differ with him in some areas and positions, 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.”
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