Dalung Lacks Moral Standing To Pass Judgment On Any Administration - AYCF
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has faulted comments made by a former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung, in which he accused the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of incompetence and ineptitude in an apparent attempt to incite the youth into violent protests and civil disobedience.
The forum in a statement issued by its President General, Yerima Shettima said, "We find it to be the height of shameless recklessness and insanity for Dalung to make such baseless accusations considering his own track records of mismanagement and corruption while he held office as Minister of Sports.
"During his tenure, Nigerian athletes faced numerous challenges due to his incompetence. One glaring example was when Nigerian athletes were sent to the Rio Olympics in 2016, without proper sports kits and uniforms, which brought embarrassment to our country on the global stage.
"Moreover, Dalung unlawfully withdrew $130,000 from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), which had been mistakenly credited to the Ministry of Sports and refused to pay it back despite the serious consequences that Nigeria faced as a result. That money was eventually repaid only after his dismissal by the Buhari administration and the efforts of his successor, Mr. Sunday Dare.
"It is indeed ironic that Dalung, who has a long record of misgovernance, incompetence, and corruption, would dare to pass judgment on any administration or official. His attempts to return as a minister after being sacked, and his failed bid for a House of Representatives seat in 2023 under the SDP ticket after being rejected by both the PDP and LP, further highlights his lack of integrity and popular support," the forum stressed.
It is also worth mentioning that Dalung was appointed as a minister by President Buhari, in part, due to his controversial record in constantly attacking his Christian indigenes in Plateau State, a clear testament to his lack of dedication to true public service.
"Solomon Dalung is a failed minister, a Judas who sold his people for personal gain, and a man without a political home," it said.
The AYCF therefore, condemned his actions and called for accountability for his numerous acts of misgovernance and corruption.
"We urge all Nigerians to reject individuals like Dalung who put their own interests above those of the country," it stressed.
The AYCF further condemned what it described as Solomon Dalung's baseless accusations and called for him to be held accountable for his actions while in office.
"We urge the Nigerian public to reject his attempts to regain political relevance and to support leaders who are committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance," it concluded.
