Omoyele Sowore, the well-known human rights advocate and leader of the African Action Congress (AAC), has officially announced his intention to seek the presidency in the 2027 general elections. He made this revelation during a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, aired on Friday.
When questioned about whether he would be the party’s only candidate, Sowore emphasized that the decision rests with the party. He stated, “I plan to contest the 2027 presidency. We have not yet submitted the final list of online registered members, as per the court ruling. The court allowed us to reopen the registration portal and start afresh, but we never stopped anyway.”
Sowore highlighted the AAC’s pioneering use of online registration, which began in 2018, long before other parties adopted the practice. He noted that in 2022, when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) requested party registers, the AAC was the only party to submit a complete register. This track record, he argued, demonstrates the party’s commitment to transparency and innovation.
The activist’s declaration adds a new dimension to the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, as numerous contenders from various parties gear up for what promises to be a highly competitive race.