Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has described the wave of political defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “gathering of sinners,” asserting that it’s not indicative of the celebration’s efficiency.
In a current interview, Dalung stated the inflow of politicians into the APC is much less in regards to the ruling celebration’s achievements and extra about self-preservation by people in search of political absolution.
“These are individuals who have dedicated heinous crimes towards the Nigerian folks and are leaping into the APC ship for forgiveness,” he stated.
“Not that they imagine in Tinubu—no, they don’t. They’re solely assembling in order that their sins will probably be forgiven.”
He referenced a previous remark by former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who as soon as stated that any politician—irrespective of the severity of their transgressions—could be forgiven upon becoming a member of the APC.
Dalung additional argued that the defections would add no actual worth to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, and as a substitute predicted inside strife inside the APC because of the inflow of opportunistic politicians.
“You realize there’s a Hausa adage that claims if animals rejoice the loss of life of a butcher, has the knife additionally died? If beneficiaries of the folks’s mandate are defecting, have the folks additionally defected?
“There isn’t any worth added to Tinubu—he has solely compounded the state of affairs in his celebration, and there will probably be an implosion.”
On the political panorama forward of 2027, Dalung dismissed considerations that the defection of outstanding figures comparable to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) may threaten the presidential ambition of Prince Adewole Adebayo, the SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate.
He maintained that Adebayo stays a formidable pressure in Nigerian politics, citing his constant media advocacy towards the present administration’s “failed and unpopular insurance policies.”
“Adebayo’s voice, charisma, and management qualities are well-known to Nigerians,” Dalung stated. “Nobody has promoted the SDP in current instances like him. After Chief MKO Abiola, Adebayo stands out as essentially the most seen face of the celebration.
“So, even when your complete political class strikes into the SDP, the difficulty of Adebayo should be resolved first. He’s a patriot who has devoted his life to the service of humanity since his fiftieth birthday.”
He careworn that Adebayo will not be pushed by private ambition however by a dedication to restoring good governance, justice, and the rule of legislation in Nigeria.
“Even when he have been to lose in a free, honest, and clear election, he would stay a staff participant within the quest for a greater Nigeria,” Dalung added.
When requested in regards to the SDP’s function in ongoing coalition talks forward of 2027, Dalung stated he couldn’t converse authoritatively on the matter however confirmed that discussions had taken place.
“I’m conscious that the coalition delegation met with the SDP management, however I’m but to get the total particulars of that dialogue. I imagine the celebration will make it public in the end,” he concluded.
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