Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said President Bola Tinubu is “working very hard” to lose the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the administration risks losing public support due to worsening economic hardship and insecurity.
Dalung, who served under former late President Muhammadu Buhari, made the remarks in a post on his X account on Tuesday.
According to him, incumbents often lose elections not because the opposition becomes stronger, but because they become disconnected from the people they govern.
He argued that governments seeking re-election must consistently earn public goodwill through policies that improve citizens’ lives, secure communities and fulfil campaign promises.
Dalung, however, said many Nigerians were struggling with rising living costs, unemployment and insecurity, warning that these experiences could shape voting decisions ahead of the 2027 general election.
He maintained that “every painful experience creates another silent voter” and “every broken promise
