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2027: “Tinubu will lose, even if his son is INEC chair” —  Dalung

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Dalung on 2027

Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, says he has promised President Bola Tinubu that he would be defeated in 2027, even if his son, Seyi Tinubu, is appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Dalung, while speaking during an interview on Friday, said President Tinubu’s administration has declared war on Nigerians and weaponised poverty. According to him, the only way to rescue Nigeria is for political leaders in opposition parties to join the newly-formed coalition on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and…

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“Tinubu may become Nigeria’s ‘Life President’ ” – Ex-Minister Dalung

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Ex Minister Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has taken a swipe at the 10th National Assembly, accusing its members of abandoning their constitutional duties in favour of blind loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Dalung, in a fiery critique during a recent interview with Sun, described the current legislature as more than just a “rubber stamp”, claiming it has become a chorus line devoted to singing the praises of the president at every opportunity. “I disagree with those calling it a rubber stamp. This 10th Assembly is a band…

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“APC now a gathering of sinners seeking forgiveness” – Dalung

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Dalung on APC

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has described the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) as a ‘gathering of sinners’, alleging that politicians defecting to the party are doing so not out of ideological conviction but in search of political absolution. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, Dalung, who is a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), referenced a past comment by former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who reportedly said that regardless of the severity of a politician’s past transgressions, joining the APC guarantees forgiveness. “These are…

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“Tinubu’s cabals more dangerous than Buhari’s” – Dalung

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Dalung on Tinubu cabals

Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has raised concerns over the influence of power brokers around President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dalung, who stated this during a television programme yesterday, described them as more dangerous than the cabals surrounding former President Muhammadu Buhari. He asserted that while Buhari’s cabals were less experienced and unrefined in power dynamics, Tinubu’s circle consisted of ambitious, educated, and politically astute individuals capable of manipulating power and building barriers around the presidency. Dalung emphasised that the Tinubu administration could face significant challenges due to…

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2023: Kwankwaso, Hun?uyi, Dalung, Buba Galadima, others form ‘Third Force’

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Former governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, Sen. Suleiman Hun?uyi, of Kaduna State, former Sports minister, Solomon Dalung, Buba Galadima and other prominent Nigerians have formed a political movement called ‘Third Force’, to rescue power from the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Under the auspices of The National Movement (TNM), the group said they are conscious of their strong duties to save Nigeria from disintegration. The movement, whose mission the leaders said is to save the country’s democracy and rescue the nation, is set to battle for the soul…

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