The presidency has come out swinging, telling Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, that he can't unsettle President Bola Tinubu. This bold statement was made by Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to the president on policy communication, during an interview with TVC News. According to Bwala, El-Rufai lacks the capacity to make the president unsettled, and his criticisms of the administration won't have any significant impact.
It's no secret that El-Rufai has been a vocal critic of the Tinubu administration, and his comments have been making waves in the political sphere. However, Bwala is confident that the president is not losing sleep over El-Rufai's remarks. In fact, Bwala believes that El-Rufai's criticisms are more of a reflection of his own frustrations and limitations, rather than any real threat to the administration.
Bwala pointed out that El-Rufai's political influence is greatly diminished when he's not aligned with a strong leader. He noted that El-Rufai's success in the past was largely due to his association with former President Muhammadu Buhari, and that without that backing, he's not a significant force in politics. Bwala even went so far as to say that El-Rufai wouldn't be able to win a senatorial seat on his own, and that his influence is greatly exaggerated.
The presidency's response to El-Rufai's criticisms is a clear indication that they're not taking his attacks seriously. Instead, they're choosing to focus on their own agenda and ignore the noise. This approach is likely to further infuriate El-Rufai and his supporters, but it's a calculated move that's designed to undermine his influence and credibility.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, it's clear that the presidency is confident in its ability to weather any storms that come its way. With a strong leader at the helm and a solid support base, they're well-positioned to take on any challenges that arise. El-Rufai, on the other hand, is facing an uphill battle in his efforts to unsettle the president and undermine his administration.
In the end, it's clear that the presidency is not intimidated by El-Rufai's criticisms, and they're not going to let him dictate the narrative. Instead, they're going to focus on their own agenda and continue to push forward with their plans for the country. As Bwala so aptly put it, El-Rufai lacks the capacity to make the president unsettled, and his efforts to do so are ultimately doomed to fail ¹.