Appointment: Seek Shettima’s forgiveness, Ndume tells Bwala

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has advised Daniel Bwala to seek forgiveness from Vice President Kashim Shettima.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday appointed Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign as his Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House).

In the wake of the campaign before the 2023 election, Tinubu had picked Shettima as his running mate.

Following this, Bwala resigned his appointment as a member of the All Progressives Congress, stating that he couldn’t support a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

Bwala, thereafter, served as the spokesman of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election campaigns.

Ndume, in a statement on Saturday, responding to Bwala’s appointment, urged him to work closely with Shettima who is also from the Borno State.

Ndume said, “Seek forgiveness from the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, whose appointment made you leave APC because he is a Muslim.

“Work with him (the Vice president) closely too as your second principal, to promote the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.”

He noted further, “You should also learn from Sunday Dare and Bayo Onanuga who are long and loyal associates of Tinubu who always defend the policies of Mr President without being abusive and offensive.”

Ndume advised, “You should also learn from the likes of Hadiza Bala-Usman and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who defend and market Tinubu’s policies backed by facts and figures.

“Finally, you should also link up with our people at the grassroots because charity begins from home.

“Finally I wish you success in your new assignment.”

Ndume further hailed the President for appointing Bwala.

He noted that Tinubu has demonstrated that he is a leader with a large heart through Bwala’s appointment.

“I wish to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Daniel Bwala as his special adviser to the President on public communication and media.

“This gesture deserves serious applause, particularly given the roles played by Bwala in recent past.

“Bwala’s appointment is a rare demonstration of large-heartedness in leadership, a quality that is difficult to find in many leaders today,” Ndume stated.