Title: Daniel Bwala Responds to Backlash over Al Jazeera Interview Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has spoken out against the backlash he faced on social media following his recent interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera's Head to Head programme. Many Nigerians took to social media to bring up his past comments about Tinubu, made before he joined the current administration. In a statement, Bwala explained that these comments should be viewed within the context of politics. He said that as a member of the opposition at the time, his statements were normal and expected. However, he accepted the interview, knowing he had a responsibility to defend the government and its policies. Bwala stated that his goal is not to seek praise, but to promote and defend the president and his administration. He expressed his willingness to appear before any interviewer, anywhere in the world, to defend the administration. However, Bwala also criticized the interview style, claiming that the Al Jazeera team did not inform him beforehand that they would focus on his past comments. He stated that this lack of disclosure would have allowed him to prepare his responses. Many Nigerians are familiar with the idea of former political opponents working together after an election. This is common in Nigeria's complex and dynamic political landscape, where politicians often criticize each other during campaigns before eventually forming alliances. Bwala's statement has sparked a mixed reaction online, with some Nigerians still questioning his past comments and others defending him. As the debate continues, it's clear that Bwala is committed to defending the administration and its policies. As Nigerians, we know that politics can be a complex and often messy business. While some may question Bwala's past comments, it's also worth considering the context in which they were made. Bwala's commitment to defending the administration and its policies is clear, and it will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds in the days ahead.