The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using the Department of State Services, DSS, to suppress dissenting voices. Sowore made the allegation following the arrest and arraignment of Mubarak Abdullahi, also known as Sardaunan Samari, an alleged supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Abdullahi…
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, over his assurance that security agencies would remain neutral during the 2027 general elections. Sowore accused the minister of being partisan in favour of President Bola Tinubu, questioning his ability to guarantee a level playing field for all…
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has called for an independent investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Sowore made the call during a visit to the crash site, where he sought a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The AAC presidential candidate’s demand…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, signalling the start of a broader mobilisation drive for its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and his running mate, Haruna Magashi. The party announced the inauguration in a statement on Friday, signed by its Acting National Chairman, Samuel Ajeigbe, and…
The 2027 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Nigerians opposing his proposed N500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers.Sowore described the opposition as “wickedness” and argued that the concerns over inflation should not be used to justify paying workers low wages. The AAC presidential candidate made his position known in a post…
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has promised that Nigeria will qualify for every FIFA World Cup throughout his eight-year tenure if elected president in 2027. Sowore made the pledge on Saturday in Enugu while participating in the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon, where he called for greater investment in sports…
Omoyele Sowore has criticised the NDLEA for destroying cannabis farms in Edo State, urging the Federal Government to legalise and regulate cannabis cultivation to create jobs and generate revenue. Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to stop destroying cannabis farms…
The defamation trial of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was abruptly halted on Monday after a heated exchange between two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) disrupted proceedings at the Federal High Court. Trouble began when Sowore’s lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), requested an adjournment, arguing that court documents needed for the cross-examination…
