President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, criticises presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar (African Democratic Congress, ADC) and Peter Obi (Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC), accusing them of “hating Nigerians” in their conduct. Bwala’s comments follow what he describes as alleged violations of airport parking or traffic control regulations by Obi, including claims that Obi’s vehicle was clamped, as well as Atiku’s silence in the wake of the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State. The reports say Bwala reacts to these issues with posts on X, questioning why the two candidates are seen as opposition figures seeking power and a better Nigeria while, according to him, they respond poorly to events affecting ordinary people. The coverage also portrays Bwala as saying Obi and Atiku appear to use people’s misfortunes for politics and do not show empathy toward those affected. The outlets present Bwala’s allegations and perspective, without providing direct responses from Atiku or Obi in the excerpts.