Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing him as an unprepared candidate who is disconnected from the realities facing many Nigerians.
Dalung made the remarks during an interview with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, where he argued that the President’s political support base is weaker than commonly portrayed.
“I don’t see Tinubu as serious as you are presenting him. President Tinubu in 2027 is the most unserious person with all his strategies because he is underestimating the political storm building around his party,” Dalung said.
According to the former minister, the President is being shielded from the realities on the ground and is relying on an exaggerated perception of public support.
“They have insulated him so much that he is living in a world of his own and being fed with manufactured support, especially on social media,” he added.
Dalung further claimed that Tinubu’s support does not exceed 14 percent nationwide and argued that the President could face significant electoral challenges across several states in the next general election.
“Tinubu’s support, if I am to be very sincere, is not up to 14 percent in Nigeria. Looking across the states, where exactly will he secure an easy victory?” he questioned.
He specifically predicted a fiercely contested political battle in Lagos State, involving the APC and opposition parties, and argued that the President’s political standing in the state had weakened since the 2023 election.
Dalung also linked growing insecurity, economic hardship, and public frustration to what he believes could become major political liabilities for the President if left unaddressed.
“If he had learned lessons from the past, he would understand that allowing insecurity, hunger, and frustration to persist is equivalent to digging a political grave for oneself,” he said.
The remarks come as political discussions and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum across the country.
