Military Rivalry Hindered Operations Under Buhari: Bwala

Daniel Bwala, a presidential aide, stated that military rivalry between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force during former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration negatively impacted military operations. He made these claims during an appearance on the podcast "Echoroom" on a Friday.

Bwala highlighted that poor cooperation between the two military services affected operations, particularly when air support was needed. He dismissed suggestions that security personnel were deliberately protecting terrorists but acknowledged that some security officers might work with criminal groups.

Bwala referenced former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to illustrate that security breaches can occur anywhere. He also mentioned comments made by U.S.

Congressman Scott Perry during a congressional hearing, where Perry alleged that the CIA funded Boko Haram. Bwala praised President Bola Tinubu's administration for making progress in increasing government revenue and strengthening Nigeria's foreign reserves, asserting that Tinubu has done enough to earn the trust of Nigerians.