Daniel Bwala, Presidential Spokesperson on Policy Communication for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has accused Al Jazeera of selectively editing his recent interview, saying the cuts created a misleading narrative that fueled online criticism.
The interview, part of the “Head to Head with Daniel Bwala” series hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan, went viral on social media, drawing backlash from some Nigerians who described Bwala’s responses as embarrassing.
Speaking with On-Air Personality Daddy Freeze, Bwala stated, “There is a fact that was incorrectly portrayed and has formed the basis of many opinions online, which was unfortunately pushed by Al Jazeera. I asked them to put the record straight.”
Bwala explained that the interview, conducted on February 11, 2026, was originally intended to run for one hour and 20 minutes. “The interview was conducted properly. Questions were asked, and I answered them. I didn’t deny anything,” he said.
However, he claimed that when the network uploaded the interview online on March 5, only 49 minutes of the conversation were included, omitting nearly 20 minutes of content. An 8-minute version later circulated, which Bwala said “joined and cut parts of the interview in a way that emphasized certain points while leaving out crucial context.”
Al Jazeera had initially assured Bwala that the full interview would air on television before being uploaded online. “Their excuse was that trending matters around Israel, Iran, and the US affected the airing. But even so, they went ahead and uploaded the edited version on YouTube,” he added.
Bwala emphasized the importance of releasing the full interview to provide proper context, warning that selective editing risks creating misunderstandings about his statements.
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