Solomon Dalung, a former Minister of Youths and Sports Development under President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned President Bola Tinubu that he may be forced to return to Lagos after just one term in office.
Dalung, now a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed confidence that the opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu in the 2027 election.
According to Dalung, the failure of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to meet Nigerians’ expectations has opened the door for new political forces like the ADC.
“Tinubu may come to the conclusion that he should be preparing to return to Lagos by May 29, 2027,” Dalung said.
He asserted that Nigerians are tired of the worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance, adding that this will lead to a demand for a new political direction.
“The ADC is not just another minor opposition party. We are building a movement that will shock even the most doubtful Nigerians,” he said.
Dalung dismissed President Tinubu’s earlier description of the ADC as a camp for internally displaced politicians, arguing that the party is fast emerging as one of the strongest platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Although he did not unveil specific strategies, the former minister explained that the ADC is in talks with stakeholders across the country and will present credible candidates who can challenge the current system.