Trump’s Letter: ‘Opposition Is Jobless’ – Bwala Fires Back at Critics

Trump’s Letter: ‘Opposition Is Jobless’ – Bwala Fires Back at Critics
Bwala says Nigerians want updates on economy, education and national security.
Presidential aide says Trump’s letter highlights stronger Nigeria US cooperation.

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described the opposition as “jobless” while reacting to a letter from United States President Donald Trump praising the Nigerian leader.

Bwala made the remark while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

EDITOR’S PICKS

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential aide was reacting to Trump’s letter to President Tinubu, in which the US president reportedly praised his leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks affecting Christian communities.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026.

Speaking during the television programme, Bwala criticised the opposition for what he described as a lack of focus on issues affecting Nigerians.

He said, “The opposition is jobless, allow the opposition to keep lazying about, Nigerians want to hear what is happening to their lives.”

Bwala said Nigerians were more interested in the progress being made by the Tinubu administration in areas such as the economy, education and national security.

“Nigerians want to know what is happening with their economy, their education, and most importantly with security, and we have made substantial progress,” he said.

The presidential aide also described the reported commendation from Trump as evidence of stronger cooperation between Nigeria and the United States under the Tinubu administration.

Bwala said the collaboration had produced results and should receive greater attention in public discussions.

He said, “First time in Nigeria’s history where the leadership of Tinubu brought about a very strong collaboration.

“The letter was written by the US government applauding the President of Nigeria for deeper cooperation but unfortunately we are not discussing it in the media Today, is it fair to Nigerians?

“Is it fair to Nigerians who want to know that this country has experienced progress to the point where our collaboration is yielding results?” he added.

Bwala maintained that the focus of public discourse should remain on issues affecting the lives of Nigerians, including economic conditions, education and security.

He argued that the reported recognition from the US government showed that Nigeria’s international partnerships were yielding results in the country’s efforts to address terrorism and other security challenges.