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By Abdullahi Inuwa
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has described the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) alleged inclusion of persons accused of corruption on its 2027 campaign list as a damning indictment of the ruling party.
Dalung said the development raises serious questions about the APC’s preparedness to seek another mandate from Nigerians, arguing that the party’s own actions could amount to a vote of no confidence in its leadership.
Reacting to the controversy surrounding the alleged list, the former minister said the APC’s position offered a glimpse into what he described as the government’s lack of direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the development suggests that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is operating without a clear strategy for addressing the country’s pressing challenges.
Dalung argued that the perceived lack of preparedness at the federal level could also be responsible for what he described as the proliferation of quasi-government agencies across the country.
He questioned the rationale behind creating numerous agencies when, in his view, the government should be concentrating on strengthening existing institutions and delivering effective governance.
The former minister maintained that the APC’s handling of the alleged campaign list should concern Nigerians, particularly as the party prepares to seek another mandate beyond 2027.
He said the controversy was not merely about individuals on a political list but reflected deeper concerns about the credibility, competence and direction of the ruling party.
Dalung added that Nigerians would ultimately have the opportunity to judge the Tinubu administration and the APC at the ballot box in 2027.
He urged citizens to scrutinise the records and choices of political parties and their candidates before deciding who deserves their support.
— Solomon Dalung, Former Minister of Youth and Sports
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