‘Tinubu does not rank among Nigeria’s great political leaders’, says Dalung

A former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has described President Bola Tinubu as a “dwarf” in Nigeria’s political history, saying he should not be compared with leaders he considers great.

Dalung made the remark on Sunday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television. He said true great leaders are known for building lasting legacies and genuinely serving the people.

According to him, leadership is not defined by political strength or strategy alone, but by the impact a leader leaves on the lives of citizens and the country as a whole.

During the programme, Dalung was asked whether President Tinubu could be defeated in the 2027 presidential election, given his reputation as a political heavyweight and skilled strategist.

Dalung said if Tinubu is a renowned maverick, his strategies should have translated into changes in the nation’s economic and security conundrum.

The ex-minister said Tinubu has not been able to replicate his performance as Lagos governor on the national stage.

“Tinubu is a dwarf in Nigerian political history and he should not be compared with great leaders like Sardauna and Awolowo,” Dalung said.

“Because great leaders build legacies. They served the people. They worked for the people. If he is a great strategist as is being speculated, let us see this being translated into action.

“Tinubu cannot manage insecurity, economy, and even a common palliative rolled out for the purpose of augmenting some of his economic policies.

“His strategies should be seen in his performances, not somebody who is failing in everything. The economy is in shambles, corruption is flourishing.

“Where did this great strategist make an impact for the benefit of Nigerians?”

The politician said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is ready to challenge Tinubu for the presidency in 2027.

“I think we have so many people to challenge Tinubu,” Dalung said.

“We are going to conduct a transparent primary, and we have also resolved that whoever wins a transparent primary will be the person all of us support to challenge Tinubu.”

Dalung served as minister from 2015 to 2019 under the APC-led administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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