Solomon Dalung, the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has expressed strong confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be ousted in the 2027 general elections. He believes this outcome is likely irrespective of who holds key electoral or judicial roles under President Bola Tinubu's administration.
Dalung asserted this during an interview with News Central in Jos, Plateau State.
Addressing speculation regarding strategic appointments by the APC-led government, he commented: "Even if Tinubu appoints his son as INEC chairman and his wife as CJN, the APC will still be defeated in 2027."
He credited his belief to what he referred to as the worsening political and economic conditions under the current administration.
Dalung stated, "I assure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that regardless of whether all 36 state governors switch to the APC and Seyi Tinubu is appointed as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, or if his wife becomes the Chief Justice of Nigeria with INEC being one of the last institutions to align with APC, they will still face defeat in 2027. It ultimately comes down to us versus them."
The former minister claims that the government has initiated what he perceives to be a campaign targeting the Nigerian people, pointing out widespread hardship and systemic injustice.
"Nigerians need to prepare for 2027 as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has set the stage for conflict with the people. The government has exacerbated poverty, hunger, and hardship while allowing corruption, impunity, and injustice to thrive. Our only choice now is to join forces with a coalition movement so we can stand against the government in 2027," he emphasized.
Dalung, who departed from the APC to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has consistently criticized his former party, describing it as a "conclave of sinners" that provides refuge for politicians looking to avoid accountability.
He also cautioned that the increasing defections to the ruling party could eventually result in an internal collapse, as there may be a lack of shared ideology.
He stated that his choice to depart from the APC was prompted by a meeting with President Tinubu, which he found disappointing. During this meeting, he felt that the president had difficulty engaging in their discussion meaningfully.
Dalung has repeatedly referred to the existing governance framework as a "kakistocracy"—a system overseen by the least qualified individuals—alleging that it prioritizes serving the elite instead of benefiting the general populace.
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