Tinubu re-election risk warning issued by Solomon Dalung, who says insecurity and hardship could threaten President Tinubu’s chances
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has warned that worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria could pose a serious threat to President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election if urgent action is not taken.
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Solomon Dalung made the remarks during an interview with television host Seun Okinbaloye, where he assessed the current state of the nation and expressed concern over rising public frustration linked to insecurity, unemployment and economic pressure.
According to Solomon Dalung, the most significant issue likely to influence voters remains insecurity, which he described as a key factor that could shape political outcomes in future elections.
“The main offence that Tinubu would have said to have committed in the eyes of voters would be insecurity,” Solomon Dalung said.
He also pointed to economic hardship and alleged mismanagement of national resources as additional concerns affecting public perception of the administration.
“Insecurity, untold hardship, mismanagement of the economy, corruption, unemployment,” he said, listing what he believes are the major grievances among citizens.
Warning over Tinubu’s re-election risk gained further weight as Solomon Dalung argued that ordinary Nigerians are not experiencing the benefits of government reforms, claiming instead that only those within the administration appear to be improving their circumstances.
“The only people from 2023 to now that have been transformed are Tinubu and people in his government,” he said.
Solomon Dalung added that the prevailing economic conditions reflect widespread frustration among citizens, many of whom he said are struggling under current realities.
In a particularly striking moment during the interview, Solomon Dalung also raised concerns about rising tensions in parts of the South-West, specifically referencing developments in Ibadan as a warning sign that should not be ignored.
“Have you ever imagined what is happening in the South-West? Where in Ibadan… you could hear women coming out shouting ‘ole, ole,’” he said.
He cautioned that such incidents could signal deeper social instability if left unaddressed by authorities, stressing the need for proactive government intervention.
Alarm over Tinubu re-election risk adds to ongoing political discourse surrounding Nigeria’s security challenges and economic trajectory, as public debate intensifies ahead of future electoral cycles.
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As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Presidency regarding Solomon Dalung’s comments.
Mariam Balogun is a contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
