EXCLUSIVE: “I’ll Keep My Fingers Crossed”, Ex Minister Dalung on Possible APC Return
- When he resigned from the APC in April 2022, Solomon Dalung, explained the reason for his exit
- He cited the alleged derailment of the party from the initial objectives that led to its formation in 2013
- Speaking to Legit.ng in an interview, Dalung who seemed not to presently fancy the APC, said he could go back to the party in the future
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Jos, Plateau state - Former minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said is not ruling out the possibility of returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dalung also said he would not confirm if he will be returning to the party that made him a minister.
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Why I left the APC: Dalung
Legit.ng reports that Dalung served as minister during the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari.
During the 2023 general polls in February, the 59-year-old contested for the House of Representatives under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He lost in the election to Beni Lar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), coming third.
Although he has been critical of the APC government in recent months, Dalung said he is not shutting the door to returning to the governing central party.
He told Legit.ng:
“I left the APC because of the deviation from the fundamental principles upon which the party was founded. And the party also abandoned its constitution for the whims and caprices of men. So I could not stand it and I quit the party.
“Whether there is the possibility of me returning to the party, that would depend on how things unfold in the future. I’m not ruling out the party, neither am I confirming it. But I will keep my fingers crossed and watch the event as it unfolds.
“If there are positive changes, then certainly, I would have to come back and give my own contribution. If things continue to derail as it were, then definitely I have to reconsider my stand.”
Dalung's political career
Dalung started his political career as a Personal Assistant to Chief Solomon Lar when the latter was appointed as Adviser Emeritus to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo until 2003.
In 2007, he was appointed the Chairman of Langtang South local government area (LGA) up till May 2008.
After his tenure as local government chairman. He shot to national prominence in November 2015 when the APC government made him the Minister of Youth and Sports.
'Tinubu's govt need to be exemplary', Dalung
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dalung described a recent call by President Bola Tinubu for Nigerians to 'sacrifice a little more' as "suicidal".
In recent months, many Nigerians have been lamenting the situation of things in the country.
'Northcentral has received zero rewards', Dalung
Legit.ng also reported that Dalung bemoaned the “unjust” treatment of the northcentral geopolitical zone especially as it concerns the Nigerian presidency.
The zone has never produced either a president or vice-president since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999.
'Buhari living in regret', Dalung
In another related news, Legit.ng reported that Dalung said his former boss, Buhari, is presently living in regret.
Dalung alleged that Buhari's allies “dragged his name in the mud.”
Dalung shades Tinubu
Furthermore, Legit.ng reported that Dalung shared his academic certificates — in an apparent jibe at President Bola Tinubu.
Taking to his known X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, October 7, Dalung bragged about being an old student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS).
Dalung blasts Tinubu
In yet another news, Legit.ng reported that Dalung accused President Tinubu of falling prey to 'fuel subsidy criminals'.
Dalung said President Tinubu should reintroduce 50% if it is necessary to remove subsidies.
Source: Legit.ng
