Shehu Sani mocks Dalung's claim Buhari called from grave endorsing Atiku
Former Senator Shehu Sani has dismissed ex-Sports Minister Solomon Dalung's claim that late President Muhammadu Buhari made a phone call from the grave endorsing Atiku Abubakar for 2027. Dalung, an ADC chieftain, made the assertion during a Channels Television interview, adding that former First Lady Aisha Buhari visited Atiku to inform him that Buhari's 12 million votes had been transferred to him.
Sani reacted on X: "When a full grown man says he received phone call from the grave, you can only but pray for him for deliverance." The remark signals that even within political circles, Dalung's claims are viewed as unserious rhetoric rather than credible political intelligence.
This episode illuminates the quality of discourse already shaping the 2027 conversation. Supernatural vote-transfer claims and grave-side endorsements replace policy debate. For voters, the intelligence is clear: distinguish between political theater and substantive platforms. Channels TV aired the interview unchallenged, raising questions about editorial standards when politicians make demonstrably false claims on major platforms.
As 2027 positioning intensifies, expect more performative claims designed for viral clips rather than informed choice. The real question: will media platforms amplify spectacle or demand substance?