AAC Backs Sowore as 2027 Presidential Candidate, Rejects Coalition Talks
Last update: May 26, 2026
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Nigeria’s 2027 race just got its first official flagbearer, and he’s promising “revolution, not politics as usual.”
The African Action Congress (AAC) has formally adopted human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, cbinewstv reports.
The unanimous decision was announced during the party’s presidential primary, with members endorsing Sowore to lead the AAC into the next contest.
Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Kayode Babayemi, said the move shows the party’s faith in Sowore’s track record.
“I declare Omoyele Sowore as the consensus presidential candidate of the African Action Congress,” Babayemi stated. “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.”
He also praised party members and supporters for staying true to the AAC’s vision.
“I sincerely appreciate every party member, stakeholder and supporter who came out today in solidarity with the vision and values of our great party,” he added.
Accepting the nomination, Sowore positioned the AAC as Nigeria’s only “genuine opposition party,” arguing it has resisted godfatherism, political pressure and corrupt influences.
“While some claimed there was no alternative to dictatorship, we declared RevolutionNow in 2019,” he said.
Sowore dismissed suggestions that the AAC should join a broader coalition with established parties. “We are the coalition. You are the coalition,” he told supporters. “We are here not only to secure victory, but to bring revolutionary change.”
He drew a sharp line between the AAC and other political platforms, saying the party is built on “hard work and the collective efforts of ordinary Nigerians.”
“We don’t have a structure of criminality. We don’t have a structure of incompetence. We don’t have a structure of kidnapping or insecurity,” Sowore said. “We are made up of hardworking young people, older people and Nigerians across the world. This is a party that started a beautiful revolution.”
The AAC candidate also took aim at the ruling All Progressives Congress, blaming it for many of Nigeria’s current challenges. In a warning to international lenders, he called on the International Monetary Fund and similar institutions to stop granting loans to Nigerian politicians, adding that his administration would not repay such loans if elected in 2027.
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