Twenty local government chairmen, state executive, and aggrieved members of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Kogi have unanimously passed a VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE on the state chairman, Ojodomo Musa Thomas, and the state executive of AAC while adopting Hon. Orunja Gilbert as the new acting chairman.
Released in a report by the party’s faithful, Hon. Apeh Kelvin Abuchi, Ojodomo was ousted from his position on the grounds of impersonating as the Governorship Candidate of the party during the last Kogi election; flouting the rules and decisions of the party; engaging in dishonest practices; defrauding the party; carrying out anti-party activities, and monopolising the party amidst other negligent acts.
While all executive positions at the state level were resolved, other states’ positions were left pending when their congress elections hold.
There to witness the event was the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and the Police Force.
The African Action Congress (AAC), in the buildup of the upcoming Ondo state Gubernatorial election, has publicly denied its involvement in the endorsement of the People’s Democratic Party, Eyitayo Jegede.
This was released in a press statement signed by the party’s National chairman, Omoyele Sowore.
According to the release, claims of endorsement by AAC was a false publication as such an act went against the principles of the party.
“Our attention has been drawn to a false publication across the media about 11 political parties endorsing PDP’s candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, in the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial election in which our dear party, AAC, was also falsely reported to be part of the unholy endorsement.
We want to make it categorically clear and loud that as a revolutionary party, we are not and will never be part of an alliance or endorsement which only objective and goal is to continue to weaponise poverty and keep Nigerians in 21st-century slavery. We distance our party completely from this unholy alliance and also want to use this opportunity to appeal to all members and supporters of our dear party including the general public to disregard the information being peddled around the media space.
The African Action Congress is a party of oppressed Nigerians (poor and working people) and will continue to fight and stand with the masses.
Series of branch meetings were held all over Lagos by African Action Congress (AAC) engineered towards liberating Nigeria from the hands of political buccaneers and economic saboteurs and their thieving cronies.
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The African Action Congress (AAC) Party has decided to boycott the 2020 Edo elections in protest of INEC unlawful exclusion of her party and its candidate.
This was released in a statement by the state party chairman, Comrade J.C. Hafiz Lawal today.
According to him, the Edo State Chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has resolved in solidarity, to sit at home & boycott the election in reaction to the protest.
He says: “As enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution, every Nigerian from across tribes, religion, race, colour, sex, and on the required age bracket is eligible to contest for elective positions in Nigeria. However, this is not the case for African Action Congress (AAC) and Hon.Isokpan Edith when INEC, after the party’s primaries, refused to enlist the party for the Edo state election; a situation that has been challenged in the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.
We believe we will get justice in court over the unlawful exclusion of the party/candidate, even if there is gross frustration in the justice system in Nigeria.
Our demands are simple, return AAC and its candidate to the ballot, and pay the damages of having the party lose teaming members to the opposition parties.
Once again, the party in the state will be sitting at home and boycotting the Edo election tomorrow. Victory is Certain!”
The African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned the display of large banners in Benue State thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his condolence visit, describing the act as “shameless” and an insult to the victims of the ongoing killings in the region.
In a statement posted by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olorunfemi Adeyeye, on Wednesday, the AAC criticized what it called the ruling party’s attempt to whitewash tragedy with propaganda.
The banners, bearing the inscription “Renewed Hope, Rising Benue. Thank you Mr President for your condolence with the people of Benue,” were spotted across parts of the state as President Tinubu arrived for a one-day visit.
“And just like I predicted, there are large banners in Benue today with the inscription… Tinubu and the APC are shameless,” the AAC spokesperson stated.
He further described the political atmosphere in the country as an “asylum,” noting that “there’s no level of madness you won’t see. There’s always a new level to be unlocked each day.”
The party said the condolence visit, which comes amid widespread criticism over the federal government’s failure to halt the relentless attacks and killings in Benue and other parts of the Middle Belt, amounted to a performative gesture lacking in concrete action or justice for the victims.
President Tinubu’s visit comes in the wake of public outcry over the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue, which have left hundreds dead and thousands displaced.
AAC FCT Chapter Slams FCT Administration’s Heinous Neglect of Primary School Teachers
The African Action Congress (AAC) FCT Chapter is outraged and appalled by the FCT Administration’s egregious neglect and disregard for the welfare of primary school teachers in the nation’s capital. The ongoing strike by teachers, now heading to its 90th day, is a damning indictment of the administration’s callous indifference to the plight of educators and the future of our children.
The AAC FCT Chapter condemns in the strongest possible terms the FCT Administration’s brazen disregard for the agreements reached with the teachers. The administration’s failure to implement the N70,000 minimum wage and pay outstanding allowances is a clear demonstration of its lack of commitment to the education sector and its willingness to trample on the rights of workers.
We denounce the FCT Administration’s priorities, which are clearly skewed towards grandiose and wasteful projects that serve no purpose other than to line the pockets of cronies and political allies. The rehabilitation of the ICC and other similar projects with such very scary and prodigious amount unaccounted for are a monumental waste of public resources and a stark reminder of the administration’s lack of empathy and understanding of the needs of the people.
The AAC FCT Chapter demands that the FCT Administration takes immediate and concrete actions to resolve the strike and meet the teachers’ demands. This includes implementing the N70,000 minimum wage, paying outstanding allowances, and prioritizing education and the welfare of teachers. Anything short of this will be a clear indication of the administration’s lack of seriousness and commitment to the education sector.
We call on the people of FCT to rise up and demand accountability from their leaders. The AAC FCT Chapter stands in solidarity with the teachers and will continue to advocate for their rights and welfare. We will not be silenced or intimidated by the administration’s attempts to suppress dissent and criticism.
The people of FCT deserve better. It’s time for change.
The African Action Congress (AAC) has strongly condemned the violent suppression of peaceful protesters in Makurdi, Benue State, describing the government’s response as “state-sponsored brutality” and a “cowardly betrayal” of the people by Governor Hyacinth Alia.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Agena Robert Ande, human rights activist and Chairman of the AAC in the Federal Capital Territory, decried the violent dispersal of citizens who had gathered to demand an end to the ongoing killings in the state.
According to Ande, security forces unleashed “unrestrained violence” on the demonstrators, deploying armoured vehicles, helicopters, and tear gas to intimidate and disperse the unarmed crowd.
“This is a damning indictment of the government’s utter disregard for human life,” Ande said. “Rather than show leadership and compassion, Governor Alia chose brute force, ordering a military-style crackdown on peaceful protesters. It is a shameful, thuggish response to legitimate public outcry.”
Ande slammed Governor Alia for failing to engage with the protesters or condemn the violence they were rallying against. Instead, he accused the governor of opting for repression, further eroding public trust in his administration.
“Deploying such excessive force against unarmed citizens is nothing short of state violence,” he added. “It shows a complete lack of empathy and highlights the incompetence of a government that would rather silence its people than address their pain.”
The AAC leader linked the worsening insecurity in Benue to what he called the government’s longstanding failure to confront the root causes—particularly the repeated attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen on rural communities.
“For years, Fulani herdsmen have terrorised Benue communities while the government stood idle,” Ande said. “Governor Alia’s attempts to deflect blame are a clear sign that he lacks the courage and political will to face the real threat.”
He called on the governor to take immediate action, beginning with a public condemnation of the killings and the development of a concrete security strategy to protect lives and property.
“It’s no longer enough to issue statements after each attack,” Ande stressed. “Governor Alia must take full responsibility and coordinate with security agencies to craft a clear plan for the safety of the people.”
He also raised concerns about the suspected involvement of attackers from neighbouring Nasarawa State, urging cross-border cooperation to prevent further violence.
“Multiple victims have identified Nasarawa as the base from which some of these attackers launch their operations,” Ande said. “Governor Alia must engage with his counterparts in neighbouring states to shut down safe havens for these terrorists.”
Addressing reports of brutality during the protest, Ande condemned the use of live bullets and the manhandling of demonstrators.
“The accounts of peaceful protesters being beaten and handed over to police by government-backed thugs are deeply troubling,” he said. “This is a direct attack on the rights of citizens to express their grievances. It must not go unpunished.”
Although the exact number of arrests remains unclear, Ande reiterated that the people of Benue will not be intimidated into silence.
“Benue people are tired of empty promises and rising body counts,” he said. “They will not forget this betrayal. They will continue to demand justice, accountability, and real action from a government that has so far failed them.”
He concluded with a warning to the state government: “This crisis will not disappear through violence and denial. It will only end when those in power take responsibility and act decisively in defence of human lives.”
June 12 election was not about ethnicity, tribal contempt, religious hatred, election rigging, ballot snatching, political thuggery, empty sloganeering, mass poverty, police brutality and other social vices that perpetually divide the people and destroy a nation while rogue politicians are always united in looting, profligacy and power greed.
These were the reasons why MKO Abiola, a Yoruba man from Ogun state & presidential candidate of SDP defeated Bashir Tofa, a Fulani man from Kano state & presidential candidate of NRC, in his home state of, Kano with a wide margin. He won many states in the north, SS, SE, and SW..Jonathan Zwingina, a Christian from Adamawa was Abiola’s right hand man & HOPE 93 Campaign DG throughout the campaign period.
On Jun 12, Voters came out enmasse to vote peacefully for the candidates of their choice. No Igbo for Igbo candidate, Hausa-Fumani for the northern candidate or Yoruba votes for Yoruba Candidate nonsense by the two presidential candidates. . People voted for their preferred choice based on program, integrity and hope of performance by candidates.
That’s the real lesson of June 12 election won overwhelmingly by MKO Abiola. The criminal annulment of June 12 by IBB rogue junta sparked off protests across Nigeria with thousands of citizens killed, maimed or killed before IBB used unprincipled politicians to give June 12 struggle false ethnic biases because of their power greed & rotten compromise,.
The same rotten compromise was ably displayed recently when many of these unprincipled politicians gathered in Abuja to celebrate Babangida the general who annulled June 12 election where he publicly presented a book of falsification of history
Unprincipled bourgeois politicians are the same, it’s WE the people who own the power of votes that should vote conscientiously for candidates beyond ethnic, religious, tribal and other primordial sentiments. That is the real meaning of JUNE 12.
Olorunfemi Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Action Congress (AAC), has stated that Nigeria appears to have learned nothing from the political mistakes of 2015, warning that the country risks repeating the same cycle of leadership failure.
In a statement shared on his social media page Tuesday, Adeyeye declared that only the AAC offers a genuine alternative to the status quo, criticizing other opposition figures, particularly Peter Obi, for lacking clear ideological direction.
“Obi said he would do same things Tinubu is doing but in an organized manner,” Adeyeye wrote. “What is ‘organized manner’?”
The AAC spokesperson referenced a previous exchange with political activist Deji Adeyanju, stating, “This is what I meant when I replied Comrade Adeyanju Deji on the opposition debate.”
Adeyeye emphasized that being in an opposition party does not automatically make one part of the opposition, arguing that true opposition is defined by ideas and principles, not mere political affiliation.
“These guys are not opposing anything. Opposition is not being in another party. It’s about having an opposing idea and content,” he said.
He questioned the intent behind gaining political power without a clear ideological departure from the current system, warning against a repeat of past political cycles.
“Is the plan about grabbing power by any means, only to repeat what’s being done today? Just like APC did in 2015? That would only mean that we have not learnt anything.”
Adeyeye concluded by declaring the AAC as the only party offering real alternatives in today’s Nigeria, stating emphatically, “The AAC is the only opposition in Nigeria today!”
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has firmly disassociated itself from a recent endorsement of Governor Umo Eno, clarifying that it had no part in the gesture reportedly made by leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).
In a statement released on Saturday, the AAC State Chairman, Elder Utip Etiebet, reaffirmed the party’s independence and commitment to fielding its own candidates in all upcoming elections.
“We wish to assure our members, supporters, and the general public that the AAC remains fully focused on contesting the gubernatorial, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections,” Etiebet stated.
He further emphasized that at no time had the party contemplated endorsing any candidate from outside its fold, particularly given the strong interest from credible aspirants within the AAC.
“The African Action Congress has not, and will not, endorse any external candidate. We have credible individuals currently vying for positions under our platform, and we are confident in our chances of winning both the governorship and legislative seats,” he added.
The party described the endorsement of Governor Eno by PDP, APC, and IPAC officials as an expression of their own parties’ positions and not representative of the AAC.
“The chairmen of the PDP, APC, and IPAC have no authority to speak on behalf of the African Action Congress in Akwa Ibom State,” Etiebet said.
Reiterating the party’s core principles, Etiebet concluded that the AAC remains committed to advancing democracy through transparency and issue-based politics.
Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, former gubernatorial candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Ondo State, has thrown his weight behind Omoyele Sowore’s recent critique of proposed political coalitions aimed solely at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Reacting to Sowore’s assertion on Channels TV, that such alliances risk simply recycling power within the existing political elite, Wizeman emphasized that any meaningful coalition must go beyond electoral calculations focused on individual figures.
According to him, the objective should not merely be to defeat President Tinubu at the polls, but to dismantle what he described as the “entire wicked ruling class” responsible for the suffering of the Nigerian masses.
“A real coalition should not just defeat Tinubu, it should defeat the whole wicked ruling class! That’s why we need a coalition of all oppressed people!!” Ajayi declared in a strongly worded statement.
Ajayi’s remarks has again shown growing concerns among activists and radical political actors that conventional political strategies often marked by elite negotiations and power-sharing agreements fail to address the structural issues plaguing Nigeria.
He called for an alternative coalition rooted in the struggles of ordinary citizens, workers, students, and the unemployed.
Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, former gubernatorial candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Ondo State, has thrown his weight behind Omoyele Sowore’s recent critique of proposed political coalitions aimed solely at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Reacting to Sowore’s assertion on Channels TV, that such alliances risk simply recycling power within the existing political elite, Wizeman emphasized that any meaningful coalition must go beyond electoral calculations focused on individual figures.
According to him, the objective should not merely be to defeat President Tinubu at the polls, but to dismantle what he described as the “entire wicked ruling class” responsible for the suffering of the Nigerian masses.
“A real coalition should not just defeat Tinubu, it should defeat the whole wicked ruling class! That’s why we need a coalition of all oppressed people!!” Ajayi declared in a strongly worded statement.
Ajayi’s remarks has again shown growing concerns among activists and radical political actors that conventional political strategies often marked by elite negotiations and power-sharing agreements fail to address the structural issues plaguing Nigeria.
He called for an alternative coalition rooted in the struggles of ordinary citizens, workers, students, and the unemployed.
A protest held in Abuja targeting human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, including educationist and human rights advocate Soneye AbdulAzeez, popularly known as LAS.
The protest, which appeared to be organized by a group of individuals alleging that Sowore is engaged in the blackmail of politicians, has raised concerns about the growing trend of sponsored demonstrations aimed at discrediting outspoken activists.
Reacting to the protest in a public statement, LAS condemned the gathering, describing it as a “sponsored attempt to malign a truth-teller.” He wrote:
“So some sponsored people gathered in Abuja to protest against Sowore claiming he is blackmailing politicians. Among many names are Saraki, Iweala, Obi. Saraki himself took Sowore to court and lost because Sowore has evidence of his corruption. Obi has refused to sue and the Pandora Papers are in the public. Iweala can’t do either. Nigerians, it is left for you to choose the right side to stand by.”
The activist referenced several high-profile figures allegedly mentioned during the protest, including former Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Minister of Finance and current WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. LAS noted that while Saraki once took legal action against Sowore, the case was unsuccessful, reportedly due to compelling evidence presented by the activist.
He also pointed to the Pandora Papers — a global investigation that exposed hidden offshore accounts and financial dealings of prominent individuals — as being in the public domain, implying that Obi and others have yet to challenge the allegations in court.
Sowore, the publisher of SaharaReporters, has long been a vocal critic of political corruption in Nigeria and has faced numerous legal battles and state-sanctioned crackdowns for his activism.
The protest and the reactions it has triggered has once again reveal the polarized political climate in Nigeria, where activists and whistleblowers often face intense pressure and coordinated campaigns aimed at undermining their credibility.
APC SUMMIT; A GATHERING OF FAILURES ENDORSING THE GRAND COMMANDER OF FAILURE (GCFR).
Nigerians yesterday watched with utter disappointment the embarrassing gathering of failures in Abuja.
The APC Summit was a gross insult on the intelligence of Nigerians as the grand-failure, Bola Tinubu, was praised to the high heavens despite the untold hardship, mass poverty, and several neoliberal attacks the regime has launched against the people. One would only wonder if these men and women in APC really live in this space like the rest of us.
No one in Nigeria today needs a degree in Economics to understand the magnitude of hardship the policies of the regime have caused, as the economy falls off the cliff. Under this Naira devaluation and floating regime, the Naira is now so worthless than a used toilet paper. The Naira floats between 1500-1700 per dollar with many businesses that rely on Forex struggling while many have folded up already.
On security, violent attacks have become a daily occurrence, and all the promises to secure lives and properties have proven to be empty words. From the Plateau, to the Southeast, North down to the Southwest, no one can sleep with their eyes closed.
The rule of law has also suffered badly under this grand failure. Under the watch of the grand failure, the once revered judiciary has become an object of mockery. “Go to court” is now the popular innuendo when Nigerians want to express how disappointing and unreliable the justice system has become. This is without dwelling so much on the poor human rights record of the regime. Journalists and critics now live in fear of being arrested and charged under a wicked CyberCrime Act.
In spite of all these, the same political class that has crippled Nigeria continues to recycle itself under different banners. This is why Nigerians must divorce themselves from this crop of failed leaders and prepare to wrestle power through the revolutionary and people-oriented politics of the African Action Congress (AAC).
The so-called opposition under the Labour Party (LP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) should not be taken seriously. They are of the same identity: looters, opportunists, and defenders of the status quo who are only interested in switching positions, not changing the lives of ordinary people.
Nigeria needs a clear break from the old. That break will not come from summits of failures or alliances of the corrupt. It will come from the organized power of the people rising through genuine revolutionary platforms like the AAC.
We condemn the APC gathering of failures in its entirety, describing it as insensitive and irresponsible. We state that it’s time to reject deception. It’s time to build real change.
Signed:
Femi Adeyeye National Publicity Secretary, African Action Congress
