‘He Lacks Intellectual Depth’ – APC Slams Dalung Over Cabal Claim

The claim by Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has been hijacked by powerful cabals has been strongly refuted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the APC, tore into Dalung’s credibility, saying, “Who is Dalung? What was his scorecard when he served as a minister? He clearly lacks the intellectual depth to engage in matters of governance.”

Dalung, known for his outspoken political commentary, had sparked controversy in an interview with The PUNCH, claiming that Tinubu has not been in full control of his administration since assuming office on May 29, 2023.

“From the time I met Tinubu as an aspirant to the moment he was elected, I knew we would end up exactly where we are today,” Dalung said, adding, “Just days before his inauguration, I was with some Yoruba elders and warned them that Tinubu’s government had already been hijacked by a sophisticated cabal. They accused me of harbouring hatred toward him, but I was simply telling the truth.”

Dalung pointed to key decisions made in the early days of the administration, particularly the controversial removal of fuel subsidies, as proof of his claims. “There was no cabinet in place, just the President and Vice President, yet a major economic policy—the removal of subsidy—was announced,” he said.

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Basiru, however, dismissed these claims, saying Dalung’s claim is lazy.

“What cabal is he talking about when the National Assembly is there? His analysis is not only lazy but also devoid of substance. It’s hard to dignify such ignorance with a serious response,” he said.

He added: “People like him are still traumatised by the outcome of the last election. No matter what the administration does, they remain blind to the progress being made. They are determined to see nothing work, even when the evidence is clear.”