Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will face inevitable defeat in the 2027 general election, regardless of any alleged efforts to influence or manipulate the electoral process.
Dalung made the bold remark during an interview on New Central TV on Friday, where he voiced strong discontent with the current state of governance, accusing President Tinubu’s administration of worsening the plight of Nigerians.
He alleged that the Tinubu-led government had effectively declared war on the common people by “weaponizing poverty, hunger, and hardship,” while simultaneously fostering “corruption, impunity, and injustice.”
“Nigerians must brace themselves for 2027 because the battle line has been drawn,” Dalung declared. “President Bola Tinubu’s government has declared war on the people by weaponizing poverty, hunger, and hardship, while entrenching corruption, impunity, and injustice.
”He emphasized that the only way forward is for political leaders across opposition parties to unite under the ADC-led coalition and mount a strong challenge against the ruling party.
“The only viable option now is to align with the coalition movement, reposition ourselves, and confront the government come 2027,” he stated.
Dalung also expressed firm confidence that President Tinubu’s defeat is certain—even if key institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are led by his own family members.
“As I told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even if all 36 state governors defect to the APC, and he appoints his son, Seyi Tinubu, as INEC chairman, and even names his wife as Chief Justice of Nigeria, he will still lose in 2027,” Dalung declared.
He urged Nigerians to prepare for the 2027 elections, describing the vote as a decisive battle for the country’s future.It is worth recalling that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was recently unveiled as a coalition platform for opposition figures seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming general election.
The coalition includes high-profile politicians such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, all of whom have indicated interest in running against President Tinubu.
