Bwala Explains Soldiers' Air Support Denial Under Buhari

Daniel Bwala, a special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed that during former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, soldiers were often denied air support due to disagreements among military leadership, particularly with the Chief of Air Staff. This lack of coordination weakened military operations against insurgents.

Bwala addressed concerns regarding alleged infiltration of security agencies by individuals linked to terrorist groups, stating that such claims should be backed by concrete evidence. He acknowledged isolated cases of security personnel collaborating with criminal networks but emphasized that these incidents are not unique to Nigeria.

Bwala also referenced comments made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry regarding allegations that the CIA funded extremist groups, noting that he neither confirmed nor rejected these claims.

He expressed confidence in the current administration's economic and security policies, indicating that improvements in revenue and foreign reserves suggest the government is on the right track.