2027 Elections: “You Might Be Forced to Return to Lagos,” Buhari’s Ex-Minister Warns Tinubu

• Amid the plot to sack him, the fate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been predicted by a former minister
• In a significant twist of events, a former minister of youths and sports development, Solomon Dalung, explained why President Tinubu may be forced to return to Lagos state in 2027
• Dalung also explained how Atiku Abubakar's ADC coalition will unseat Tinubu in the next general elections

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Former minister of youths and sports development, Solomon Dalung, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he may be forced to return to Lagos after just one term in office.

Dalung, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed confidence that the opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu in the 2027 election.

As reported by The Nigerian Tribune, Dalung revealed that the failure of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to meet Nigerians’ expectations has opened the door for new political forces like the ADC.

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“Tinubu may come to the conclusion that he should be preparing to return to Lagos by May 29, 2027,” Dalung said.

Dalung to Tinubu: Nigerians are tired of hardship

Speaking further, Dalung asserted that Nigerians are tired of the worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance, adding that this will lead to a demand for a new political direction.

“The ADC is not just another minor opposition party. We are building a movement that will shock even the most doubtful Nigerians,” he said.

Dalung dismissed President Tinubu’s earlier description of the ADC as a camp for internally displaced politicians, saying the party is fast emerging as one of the strongest platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

2027: ADC coalition gains momentum

In June 2025, Legit.ng reported that Labour Party's Peter Obi joined former minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi, joined forces with other major opposition leaders, including former vice president Atiku Abubakar, and former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, to form a coalition under the ADC.

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The alliance is expected to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.

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What Peter Obi told me about single term pledge - Dalung

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Solomon Dalung, a former minister of youth and sports, opened up on his key discussions with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections.

Dalung revealed Obi's stance regarding the single-term (four-year) presidency amid the calls for his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Legit.ng reported that Obi stirred a fresh controversy after he reaffirmed his vow to serve only one term if elected president in 2027.

Source: Legit.ng