Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using political strategies to deceive Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dalung criticized the current government for lacking genuine plans to develop Nigeria and suggested that it is focused on political manipulation.
He predicted that the administration would reduce fuel prices to N500 per liter in an attempt to win public favour as the 2027 elections approach.
He explained that the government would create the illusion of progress by lowering fuel prices, which would then be portrayed as evidence of the government’s responsiveness to the needs of the people. This move, he argued, would be accompanied by a narrative crafted by government supporters to make it appear as though the administration has turned a new leaf and is now focused on addressing the country’s challenges.
Dalung warned that such actions were part of a broader plan to influence Nigerians’ perceptions and prepare them for the upcoming elections. He cautioned the public not to be swayed by these political tactics, which he believes are designed to mislead voters and secure political advantage.
He said: “The other day I warned Nigerians to buckle up for renewed hopelessness and here we are today, Nigerians are very hopeless and any statement should be taken with a pinch of salt.
“The government is playing pranks with Nigerians, it has no intentions at all to develop Nigeria so it’s going to play political pranks.
“I’m only predicting base on anticidents, getting to the middle of this year, the president having listened to the cries of Nigerians, petrol would have been produced at 50 percent and it will come down to N500.
“Their attack dogs and cyber propagandists will begin to say there is light at the end and of the tunnel.
“Then they will say because of the impact on the review of tariff on Nigerians, we have reviewed it, so they will keep bringing it down to classically condition the minds of the people that they have suddenly turned born again politicians.
“This is just a plot to lure Nigerians in anticipation of 2027, so Nigerians will be deceived.”
