On Wednesday, [Daniel Bwala](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Bwala), the Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications to President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu), publicly rejected Rotimi Amaechi’s accusation that the president’s economic agenda was responsible for the death of Amaechi’s mother.
**What did Bwala say about the allegation?**
Bwala labelled the claim as a piece of falsehood and populist rhetoric, stating that even the adviser once linked to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) would not accept such an accusation. He said, “Having worked in Atiku’s camp before and seeing what Amaechi is bringing to their camp, I think he is bringing a bit of what I would call liveliness but he is also spreading fake news and a narrative that is not based on fact.”
**How did Amaechi present the claim?**
Rotimi Amaechi, the running mate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, aired his allegation on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*, asserting that Tinubu’s economic policies had directly caused his mother’s death. He further suggested that the former adviser to Peter Obi would recognise the statement as a lie.
**Why is the claim considered politically charged?**
Bwala noted Amaechi’s prior affiliation with Atiku Abubakar’s camp and implied that the accusation was part of a broader strategy to generate sensational headlines ahead of the election. He emphasized that no credible evidence links the president’s policies to personal tragedies.
The exchange underscores the heightened tension among Nigeria’s leading political parties as the presidential election approaches.