Bwala denies calling Tinubu illegitimate, blames Aisha Yesufu
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, denied ever calling Tinubu an illegitimate president, insisting that activist Aisha Yesufu of the Nigeria Democratic Congress made that claim. Speaking on the KAA TRUTHS podcast on August 26, 2026, Bwala said Yesufu’s stance stems from ignorance of the law, pointing to the Supreme Court’s final ruling upholding the 2023 election. He stated that no opposition figure, including Kenneth Okonkwo, had labeled Tinubu illegitimate except Aisha, and challenged critics to produce evidence if they believed otherwise.
This dispute revives the legitimacy debate surrounding Tinubu’s presidency, a topic that has persisted since the election and influences public trust in government institutions. For Nigerians, such exchanges shape political discourse and can affect civic engagement, especially as opposition groups continue to question electoral outcomes.
What should you do? Consider the legal finality of the Supreme Court verdict, verify claims from reliable sources, and reflect on how these legitimacy debates impact national unity and democratic accountability.