Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation in the 2023 elections, has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s appointment as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), News About Nigeria reports.
Tinubu was elected as the new ECOWAS Chairman during the 63rd Ordinary Session of the coalition held in Guinea-Bissau.
Taking to his official Twitter account, Bwala, who is affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), congratulated Tinubu on his new role within ECOWAS.
However, he expressed concern over Tinubu’s appointment, particularly due to the recent removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria.
Bwala believes that the other members of ECOWAS are aware that this removal will generate revenue for Nigeria.
Bwala’s primary worry is that the funds generated from the fuel subsidy removal should not be used to finance ECOWAS.
He argued that the citizens of Nigeria are facing extreme poverty and the country itself has a significant infrastructure deficit.
Instead, Bwala urged President Tinubu to prioritize addressing the needs and challenges faced by Nigerians.
The statement from Bwala suggested that Tinubu’s appointment as ECOWAS Chairman comes at a critical juncture, coinciding with the removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria.
This decision, although expected to generate revenue for the country, has raised questions about the allocation and utilization of these funds.
Bwala stressed the importance of addressing the pressing needs of Nigerians, including the high poverty levels and the dire state of infrastructure.
Furthermore, Bwala’s remarks imply that Nigeria’s position as a major contributor to the revenue of ECOWAS should not overshadow the internal challenges faced by the country.
Despite the potential financial gains resulting from the fuel subsidy removal, Bwala argues that the funds should be directed towards improving the lives of Nigerians and addressing the infrastructure deficit.
