The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister Solomon Dalong is known for attending functions wearing a khaki and beret outfit similar to a guerrilla soldier Che Guevera .
The minister has even been accused of being a cultist because of how he dresses but his spokesperson and special adviser has explained why he wears khaki uniform to public functions.
Nneka Ikem Anibeze was reported by today.ng saying the minister who is “a staunch activist who cares for the welfare of the masses. His wears portray the struggle for the government to provide a better life for the people”.
She continued: “My boss is a Comrade and will like to be seen as one. He is a voice for the voiceless who loves to fight for the hopeless and the down-trodden. That is just his style. It also indicates that the struggle continues wherever he finds himself and in whatever position.”
“I trust my boss, he is as constant as the Northern Star. He won’t change regardless of his position. That is simply his style.”
Recently, Dalong was accused by a group Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) of being a cultist because of his dress codes.
The group called on President Muhammudu Buhari to probe the minister.
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