Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has dismissed claims of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political greatness, insisting that leadership should be judged by legacy and service to the people.
Dalung made the remarks while appearing on Sunday Politics, a programme aired on Channels Television.
According to him, President Tinubu should not be compared with iconic Nigerian leaders such as the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, and Chief Obafemi Awolowo, whom he described as men who left enduring legacies.
“Tinubu is a dwarf in Nigerian political history, and should not be compared with great leaders because great political leaders make legacies,” Dalung said.
He explained that true leadership is defined by commitment to public service rather than political dominance or influence.
“They serve the people. They work for the people,” he added.
Dalung questioned narratives portraying Tinubu as a great political figure, arguing that such claims must be backed by tangible results in governance.
“If Tinubu is a great politician as being speculated, let us see this translated into action,” he said.
The former minister’s comments have sparked reactions across political circles, adding to ongoing debates about leadership performance and legacy under the current administration.
