Bwala Blasts ‘Nomadic’ Politician Over Alleged Move to ADC

The political landscape in Nigeria took a sharp, acerbic turn on Wednesday as Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, launched a scathing verbal offensive against an unnamed prominent politician. Bwala, known for his piercing rhetoric, characterized the move of a “nomadic politician” from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a desperate migration into what he termed a “structure of criminality.”

While Bwala did not explicitly name the individual in his social media tirade, the context of his remarks pointed directly at the swirling speculations surrounding Peter Obi. The former Labour Party presidential candidate has recently been the subject of intense rumors suggesting a strategic realignment with the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bwala’s commentary appears designed to delegitimize this potential alliance before it even takes physical form.

Taking to his official handle on X, the presidential aide utilized vivid and provocative language to describe the political trajectory of his target. He referred to the individual as a “wondering spirit” whose career has been defined by a restless search for a platform. By tracing a path through various political parties—specifically mentioning the PDP, APGA, and the Labour Party—Bwala sought to paint a picture of a leader lacking ideological consistency.

The choice of words was particularly harsh when addressing the ADC itself. By labeling the party a “structure of criminality,” Bwala has effectively raised the stakes of political discourse, signaling a more aggressive stance from the presidency toward emerging opposition coalitions. This rhetoric suggests that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) views the potential merger of opposition forces under the ADC banner as a significant, albeit flawed, threat.

Bwala further mocked the politician’s aspirations, predicting that this latest move would ultimately lead to a familiar disappointment. He suggested that despite the high-profile nature of the move, the individual is destined to “end up as a second fiddle or a campaign Director General.” This assessment strikes at the heart of the ambition driving third-party movements in Nigeria, which often struggle to maintain momentum against the established duopoly of the APC and PDP.

The presidential adviser didn’t stop at criticizing the politician’s choices; he also took aim at the quality of the advice the individual is receiving. In a closing remark that underscored the bitterness of the exchange, Bwala remarked that such a trajectory is inevitable “if your adviser is a mad man.” This personal jab reflects the increasingly polarized nature of Nigerian political communication, where policy debate often takes a backseat to character assassination.

From a journalistic perspective, Bwala’s outburst serves as a preemptive strike. As the 2027 election cycle begins to loom in the distance, the presidency seems intent on branding any consolidation of opposition forces as opportunistic rather than principled. By using the term “wild goose chase,” Bwala is attempting to frame the opposition’s maneuvers as disorganized and futile attempts to unseat the current administration.

The ADC has yet to issue a formal response to the “structure of criminality” label, but the weight of such an accusation from a high-ranking government official is likely to trigger a series of rebuttals. In the complex theater of Nigerian politics, such labels often serve as the opening salvo in long-drawn-back-and-forth battles over public perception and party integrity.

Observers note that Bwala’s background as a former opposition spokesperson gives his critiques a unique, albeit controversial, edge. He understands the mechanics of party switching and the vulnerabilities of third-party platforms. His current role allows him to weaponize this knowledge to protect the Tinubu administration’s narrative while casting doubt on the viability of any “Third Force” that might be coalescing around the ADC.

As the political dust settles on this latest round of insults, the underlying tension remains. The movement of high-profile figures between parties is a staple of the Nigerian system, but the intensity of the reaction from the presidency suggests that the “nomadic” movements are being watched with a high degree of scrutiny. Whether this is a “wild goose chase” or a calculated regrouping will only become clear as the 2027 roadmap firms up.

For now, the discourse has moved from the boardrooms of political strategy to the open arena of public derision. Bwala’s comments have set a tone of confrontation that is likely to define the relationship between the presidency and the evolving opposition for the foreseeable future. The “nomadic politician” now finds himself at the center of a storm that tests both his resilience and his ability to define his own narrative against a powerful state machinery.