The African Action Congress (AAC) has officially adopted human rights activist and Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The decision was announced during the party’s presidential primary, with members unanimously endorsing Sowore to represent the AAC in the upcoming contest.
Key Highlights:
- The African Action Congress (AAC) has adopted Omoyele Sowore as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
- The decision was announced during the party’s presidential primary, with members giving unanimous support.
- Party officials said Sowore’s candidacy reflects confidence in his commitment to democracy and good governance.
- Sowore described the AAC as a grassroots “revolutionary” opposition movement independent of political godfatherism.
- He also criticized the ruling APC and called for an end to international loans to Nigerian politicians.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Kayode Babayemi, emphasized that Sowore’s adoption reflects the party’s confidence in his dedication to democracy, justice, and good governance.
“I declare Omoyele Sowore as the consensus presidential candidate of the African Action Congress,” Babayemi said.
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“This decision reflects the confidence of the party in his consistency in leadership and long-term commitment to the struggle for justice, freedom, and a truly democratic Nigeria.”
Babayemi also commended party members and supporters for their steadfast commitment to the ideals of the AAC.
In his acceptance speech, Sowore described the AAC as Nigeria’s only genuine opposition party, committed to providing citizens with a credible alternative to established political powers.
He highlighted the party’s independence from political godfatherism and corrupt influences, noting its resilience since the launch of the RevolutionNow movement in 2019.
Addressing suggestions for forming coalitions with other political parties, Sowore insisted that the AAC itself embodies a coalition for revolutionary change.
“We are here not only to secure victory, but to bring revolutionary change,” he stated.
“One of the biggest questions asked of us is whether we are forming a coalition. We told them: we are the coalition. You are the coalition, and we are the coalition.”
Sowore emphasized that the AAC is distinct from other parties due to its foundation in hard work and collective effort, rather than structures of criminality, incompetence, or insecurity.
“We are made up of hardworking young people, older citizens, and Nigerians across the world. This is a party that started a beautiful revolution,” he said.
The AAC presidential candidate also criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the country’s current challenges and called on international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to stop issuing loans to Nigerian politicians, warning that his administration would refuse repayment if elected in 2027.
