Dalung added that the failures of ruling APC and the PDP to meet the expectations of Nigerians opened the door for ADC.
By Kehinde Okeowo
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prepare for a defeat in the 2027 presidential election.
He issued the warning on Saturday, during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune.
According to Dalung, the poor performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) can only mean the president will be forced to return to Lagos after just one term in office.
He added that the failures of the APC and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to meet the expectations of Nigerians has opened the door for new political forces like the ADC.
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“Tinubu may come to the conclusion that he should be preparing to return to Lagos by May 29, 2027,” Dalung said.
The ex-minister further noted that many Nigerians are tired of the worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance, stressing that citizens will soon demand a new political direction.
He dismissed President Tinubu’s earlier description of the ADC as a camp for internally displaced politicians, saying the party is fast emerging as one of the strongest platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The ADC is not just another minor opposition party. We are building a movement that will shock even the most doubtful Nigerians,” he said.
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.
