Sowore clinches AAC presidential ticket, vows revolutionary change in 2027

Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 general election.

Sowore secured the party’s ticket during the AAC presidential primary held in Abuja on Tuesday, positioning himself for a third consecutive presidential contest under the platform of the party he founded.

Announcing the outcome of the primary, Chairman of the AAC Primary Election Committee, Kayode Babayemi, said the party’s endorsement of Sowore reflected its confidence in his commitment to justice, democratic ideals and good governance.

Accepting the nomination, Sowore described the AAC as Nigeria’s “only genuine opposition party,” insisting that the party had remained consistent in its ideological stance since its formation eight years ago.

“This year, the African Action Congress turns eight years old. As the only registered socialist party in Nigeria, and indeed the only genuine opposition, we have stood firm as a moral and ideological alternative to the criminal conspiracy other parties disguise as democracy,” he said.

Sowore also described the AAC as a fearless political movement committed to speaking truth to power without compromise.

“This is the party of courageous people. We are not afraid of anybody. We say things exactly the way they are, regardless of whose interests are affected,” he stated.

The former presidential candidate said the party remained determined to provide Nigerians with what he termed a credible platform for “revolutionary change,” amid growing frustration over unemployment, corruption, insecurity and poor governance.

“For too long, Nigerians have been treated like second-class citizens in their own country. People are tired of corruption, unemployment, incompetence and crime. We are here to change the course of history,” he added.

Sowore also dismissed claims that the AAC lacked the political structure required to win national elections, noting that the participation of delegates from across the country in the primary was evidence of the party’s nationwide presence.

Following his emergence as presidential candidate, Sowore stepped down as the National Chairman of the party.

Confirming the development in a statement posted on its official X handle, the AAC announced the appointment of Samuel Ajeigbe as the new National Chairman of the party.