"Even If You Appoint Your Son as INEC Chairman, You’ll Still Lose in 2027" — Solomon Dalung Fires at President Tinubu

In a fiery and unfiltered political attack, former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces inevitable defeat in the 2027 general elections, regardless of who oversees the electoral process. In a statement that has since gone viral across social media, Dalung boldly stated:

“Even if you appoint your own son as INEC Chairman, you will be defeated in 2027.”

The blunt remark, dripping with political heat, is the latest in a series of rising criticisms from opposition figures and former allies of the current administration.

Dalung, known for his candid and often controversial takes, accused Tinubu of losing touch with the struggles of ordinary Nigerians and running a government that has deepened economic hardship across the country.

He expressed frustration over the soaring cost of living, the continued naira free fall, rising insecurity, and what he called “a government of propaganda and personal interests.”

The former minister also warned that manipulating the electoral process will not save the current regime, as Nigerians are becoming more politically aware and tired of recycled promises.

Dalung’s comments come at a time when political tension is already simmering ahead of the 2027 elections.

Many Nigerians have voiced disappointment over the current administration's failure to meet campaign promises, particularly on fuel subsidy, naira stabilization, youth empowerment, and tackling corruption.

While the presidency has yet to respond directly to Dalung’s statement, loyalists of President Tinubu have dismissed the ex-minister’s words as attention-seeking and bitter rhetoric from someone “long out of relevance.”

But for many Nigerians online, Dalung’s words echo a growing sentiment: 2027 may not be business as usual.

As the political climate continues to shift, one thing is clear—critics are getting louder, and the countdown has already begun.