The Digest:
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration will face defeat in the 2027 general election, even if his son, Seyi Tinubu, were appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Dalung made these remarks during a Friday interview on New Central, where he fiercely criticized the current government for allegedly worsening Nigerians' living conditions.
Key Points:
- Solomon Dalung accused the Tinubu administration of "weaponizing poverty, hunger and hardship" and popularizing "corruption, impunity and injustice".
- He urged opposition political leaders to unite under a new coalition formed on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
- Dalung expressed strong confidence that the electorate would reject the current leadership, regardless of any perceived institutional manipulation.
- He specifically stated: "Even if the 36 state governors defect to the APC and he appoints his son, Seyi Tinubu as the chairman of INEC, and maybe he will appoint his wife, the chief justice of Nigeria... he will be defeated in 2027".
- The ADC coalition aims to build a formidable front against the APC, reportedly including several political heavyweights such as former governors, lawmakers, and ministers.
Sources: Linda Ikeji, New Central
