Dalung predicts Tinubu defeat in 2027

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung, a chieftain of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC), predicted that President Bola Tinubu will face a 'woeful' defeat in the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. He made the remarks during an interview on Channels TV's The Morning Brief on Wednesday. Dalung argued that the outcome of the recent Nigeria — Osun State governorship election, where the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) suffered a humiliating defeat despite federal might and the presence of numerous political heavyweights, serves as a blueprint for the 2027 general elections. He asserted that even if Tinubu appointed his wife Remi Tinubu as Nigeria — Chief Justice of Nigeria and his son Seyi Tinubu as INEC chairman, the administration would still be voted out. Dalung also criticized Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike for blaming the ADC for the APC's loss in Osun, instead of addressing the resources deployed by the APC. He emphasized that the 2027 election will be about the choice Nigerians make, with regionalism and the President's performance as key factors. Dalung maintained that the governors who joined the APC cannot bail out Tinubu, and urged leaders to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians and build lasting legacies.