Dalung Defends Opposition's Challenge to Tinubu

Solomon Dalung, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, defended the opposition's decision to challenge President Bola Tinubu's administration during an interview with Trust TV. He argued that the current criticism of Tinubu should be understood in the context of past political tactics used against former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Dalung noted that some current government officials had previously employed strong measures to pressure the Jonathan administration, particularly regarding the security situation, which became a significant political issue. He recalled that these political actors sought international attention, including approaching the United States, to highlight Nigeria's security challenges.

Dalung stated that it would be hypocritical for those who once used such methods against a sitting government to now condemn opposition politicians for employing similar strategies against Tinubu. He remarked, “The president used the same method against President Goodluck Jonathan and petitioned the United States.

We are holding him by that same standard now. He who comes to equity must come with clean hands.”.