BAD NEWS Hits FG As Northern Politician PREDICTS Terrible Disaster That May Befall Tinubu, See What He Said
In a candid interview with Ismaeel Uthman, former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has raised alarm over what he describes as a brewing political tsunami against President Bola Tinubu, drawing parallels to the wave of discontent that swept former President Goodluck Jonathan out of office in 2015. Dalung, who recently defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), expressed concerns about the current administration’ s governance style, warning that Nigerians are increasingly disillusioned with the state of democracy in the country.
Dalung, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed that his decision to join the SDP was driven by a desire to align with a political party that prioritizes justice and the welfare of the people. He criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what he termed ” kakistocracy, ” a government run by the least qualified or most unscrupulous individuals, rather than a true democracy. According to Dalung, the SDP represents a return to the ideals of the 1993 election, widely regarded as Nigeria’ s freest and fairest, which was won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola but annulled by the military regime.
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The former minister also addressed the growing defection of prominent politicians, including former governors and ministers, to the SDP. He confirmed that the party has become a rallying point for those dissatisfied with the APC- led government. Notably, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El- Rufai’ s recent defection to the SDP has sparked a surge of interest in the party, with Dalung receiving hundreds of calls daily from individuals seeking to join. He hinted at ongoing negotiations with several high- profile figures, including former ministers from the Buhari administration, who are considering defecting to the SDP.
Dalung did not mince words when discussing President Tinubu’ s leadership, accusing him of failing to unite the country and address the concerns of ordinary Nigerians. He pointed to the abrupt removal of fuel subsidies on Tinubu’ s inauguration day as a critical misstep that has exacerbated economic hardship for millions. According to Dalung, the decision, made without a fully constituted government, has left Nigerians ” hungry and angry, ” with many losing faith in democracy altogether. He warned that unless Tinubu changes his approach, he risks facing a political revolt similar to the one that ousted Jonathan in 2015.
The former minister also addressed the perceived resentment against Tinubu in the northern part of the country. He argued that Tinubu’ s failure to secure a broad mandate in the 2023 election— winning only 36% of the vote— has undermined his legitimacy. Dalung criticized the President for not forming a government of national unity, as former President Shehu Shagari did in 1979, and for alienating key political allies, including Buhari, who played a pivotal role in Tinubu’ s rise to power. He suggested that Tinubu’ s ego and perceived arrogance have further fueled discontent, particularly among northern political elites.
Dalung dismissed the notion that the opposition to Tinubu is being orchestrated by a specific group or region. Instead, he argued that the growing dissatisfaction is a reflection of widespread frustration with the administration’ s policies and its failure to address pressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, and insecurity. He predicted that the 2027 election would not be a contest between political parties but a referendum on Tinubu’ s leadership, with Nigerians using any available platform to express their discontent.
The former minister also weighed in on the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in ensuring free and fair elections. He expressed skepticism about INEC’ s ability to deliver credible elections without significant reforms, citing the controversies surrounding the 2023 general elections. Dalung called for the complete digitalization of the electoral process to eliminate human interference and restore public confidence in the system.
