Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has stirred controversy after claiming that supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) received a telephone call from the grave of former President Muhammadu Buhari, urging them to vote for Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general election.
Dalung, an ADC chieftain, made the startling remark on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme.
He did not provide further details about the alleged phone call, which is likely to attract reactions from Nigerians and supporters of the late president.
The former minister’s comments come amid growing political realignments and discussions ahead of the 2027 general election, with opposition figures increasingly positioning themselves for the contest.
Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, is expected to remain a significant figure in the opposition’s political calculations ahead of the next presidential race.
His political future has also come under scrutiny following recent developments within the ADC, where leadership disputes and legal battles have raised questions about the party’s preparedness for the 2027 elections.
Buhari, who governed Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, died in July 2025. His legacy and political influence continue to feature prominently in conversations surrounding the country’s political future.
Dalung’s unusual claim has added another dramatic dimension to the unfolding political debate ahead of the 2027 elections.
