Solomon Dalung claims former President Buhari was “used and dumped” by the political eliteDalung asserts that Buhari became a “stranger in his own government” after elites hijacked the administrationDalung highlights the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, noting that by 2020, travel between major cities like Abuja and Kaduna became increasingly unsafe
Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youth and Sports under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that the former president was “used and dumped” by the political elite.
Speaking as a guest on the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, Dalung shared his perspective on Buhari’s role in the political landscape.
Ex-sports minister Dalung spits fire about Buhari’s government
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Dalung: Buhari’s charisma exploited for political gain
Dalung, who served in Buhari’s cabinet from November 2015 to May 2019, explained that Buhari’s charismatic appeal was crucial in helping the political elite wrest power from former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, The Sun reported.
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However, he claimed that once Buhari assumed office, these same elites hijacked the government.
“Buhari’s charisma was needed at that point in time by the political elite to eliminate Goodluck Jonathan.
“And shortly after Buhari had taken over power, these sets of political elites emerged and hijacked the government,” Dalung said.
Dalung speaks on Buhari made a stranger in his own government
Dalung emphasized that despite Buhari’s high profile, he was sidelined within his own administration.
“Buhari was a stranger in his own government. I can collaborate this because I went to see the president when I was in office,” he said.
Reflecting on his concerns, Dalung mentioned that he once confronted Buhari about the gap between campaign promises and the reality of governance.
“I told him, ‘Mr President, this wasn’t what we told Nigerians. I have conscience,” he said.
Dalung also highlighted the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, especially after 2020.
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He noted that despite initial progress in tackling the insurgency in the Northeast, the security situation had deteriorated, making travel between major cities like Abuja and Kaduna unsafe, Vanguard reported.
Ooni of Ife explains why he visited Buhari in Daura
Earlier, Henzodaily.ng reported that contrary to social media speculations that it’s about the 2027 elections, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has said he visited former President Muhammadu Buhari to check on his well-being after more than a year since he left the presidency.
The meeting allowed Ooni of Ife to engage in meaningful dialogue, facilitating an understanding of Buhari’s new life after his tenure in office.
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