Bwala Claims Tinubu's Reforms Increased Poverty but Progress Made

Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, stated that the economic reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration have resulted in an increase in poverty among Nigerians. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Bwala emphasized that while the reforms have caused discomfort and led to more people falling into poverty, they have also facilitated marked progress since their introduction.

He acknowledged the current poverty levels but insisted that the government has made significant strides over the past three years. Additionally, Bwala expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would achieve a better performance in the 2027 presidential election compared to the 2023 election, where Tinubu won against Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party by 1.81 million votes and Peter Obi of the Labour Party by 2.69 million votes.

He predicted that the margin of victory in 2027 would be considerably larger.