Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to end insecurity in Nigeria by addressing what he describes as its root cause — economic inequality.
In a recent interview with Symfoni, Sowore criticised the Nigerian political elite, accusing them of deliberately fostering poverty for personal gain while presiding over a corrupt and ineffective security system.
“They have failed and we have told Nigerian people, but they don’t want to listen to advice. They came here to take care of business — their own personal business,” he said.
Sowore declared that under his leadership, the Boko Haram insurgency would become a thing of the past. “If I am in their position at this time, there won’t be Boko Haram anymore,” he stated confidently. “We have to solve the problem by attacking the root cause. The root cause of insecurity is first and foremost inequality.”
He didn’t hold back in his criticism of Nigeria’s security leadership, accusing top officials of enabling criminality instead of stopping it. “The second aspect is to get our security agencies to do what security agencies do — not to be aiding and abetting criminality,” he added.
Sowore also stressed on the pattern of nepotism and lack of meritocracy within Nigeria’s military ranks. “We have all these military generals who don’t go to war. It is only in Nigeria that someone who has never fought in a war becomes a general in the army,” he said, noting that appointments are often based on ties to traditional rulers and religious leaders rather than military experience.
“You cannot have an IGP who is tired and ought to have retired and expect insecurity to end. It will not end,” he concluded.
Human rights activist and former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has fired back at Kenneth Okonkwo over his recent comments advocating for a political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Okonkwo, in a statement published on Rueben Abati’s blog, claimed that anyone opposed to forming a coalition is an agent of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a sharp response, Sowore dismissed the coalition talk as a deceptive strategy, accusing Okonkwo and others of pretending to fight Tinubu while quietly working in his interest.
According to Sowore, many of the same figures pushing for unity among opposition parties are former members of the APC or have since aligned with the ruling party, making their intentions highly questionable, Sowore stated:
“They have resumed their gimmicks, meanwhile they are the ones @OfficialAPCNg is utilizing to eradicate genuine opposition to @officialABAT. @RealKenOkonkwo originated from @OfficialAPCNg, joined NgLabour party, and departed suddenly. Many of them, elected NgLabour personnel, joined OfficialAPCNg, not even those previously from OfficialPDPNig returned to their former allegiance. They are forming a spurious coalition, feigning interest in ousting a man they are all clandestinely supporting.”
Comrade Onyinye-Ghandi Chukwunyere, spokesperson for AAC National Chairman Omoyele Sowore, has declared that the ruling APC cannot win a free and fair election due to its poor governance record.
In an interview with Independent, Chukwunyere dismissed APC’s perceived dominance as “a myth” upheld by beneficiaries of the current system.
He cited rising inflation (33.2%), underreported unemployment, and worsening insecurity (15,000 kidnappings in 2024), accusing APC of manipulating institutions like INEC and the judiciary.
Chukwunyere referenced a poll showing 78% disapproval of President Tinubu’s performance and emphasized AAC’s focus on mobilizing Nigerians rather than relying on flawed electoral systems. He believes 2027 could be a turning point if citizens demand accountability.
Drawing parallels to EndSARS and the Arab Spring, he pointed out AAC’s commitment to grassroots organizing, insisting that APC’s power rests on voter apathy and institutional capture—not genuine support.
“Tinubu and the APC are not invincible,” he said. “The people have the power to change the system.”
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to reject the traditional religious messages of forgiveness and redemption that will be preached by the political oppressors during this Easter.
In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Sowore urged Nigerians not to be swayed by what he described as “false statements” from their oppressors.
“Happy Easter ALL!” Sowore began in his post. “Our oppressors are still going to issue false statements lying to you that today is for forgiveness, redemption & rejuvenation.”
He continued with a firm call to action, challenging the core values often emphasized during Easter celebrations. “Don’t forgive them, they’re not redeemable, and the only path to rejuvenation is #RevolutionNow,” Sowore declared.
The Easter period, celebrated by Christians around the world to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is typically accompanied by messages promoting peace, hope, and forgiveness.
Sowore’s message, however, calls for political awakening and revolutionary change rather than spiritual reflection.
Sowore, founder of the #RevolutionNow movement and publisher of SaharaReporters, has remained a vocal critic of successive Nigerian governments. His message appears to be a continued reflection of his stance on social justice, government accountability, and the need for systemic transformation in the country.
The Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Lagos State, Ayoyinka Oni, is set to participate in a roundtable dialogue alongside other political party chairmen in Lagos.
The discussion will focus on the forthcoming Local Government elections as well as other pressing issues affecting the state.
The event, organized to foster political engagement and deepen democratic discourse at the grassroots level, will bring together stakeholders from various political parties.
Participants are expected to deliberate on electoral preparedness, governance challenges, and collaborative solutions for enhancing transparency and accountability in local administration.
The roundtable will be broadcast live on News Central and is scheduled for:
The AAC, known for its progressive stance on governance and social justice, is expected to present its position on inclusive political participation and grassroots development during the discussion.
The African Action Congress (AAC), has issued a strong warning to the Ondo State Government over the planned demolition of Alagbaka Government Quarters in Akure.
In a joint press statement with the Take It Back Movement Ondo Chapter, released today, Wednesday 16th of April 2024, they condemned what they described as a “prodigal and anti-people” move by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and threatened mass resistance if the demolition proceeds.
The statement, signed by Akinnusi Emola (AAC State Secretary), Comrade Patrick (TIB Coordinator Ondo Chapter) and Kunle Wizeman Ajayi (Former AAC Gubernatorial Candidate), accused Governor Aiyedatiwa of acting in bad faith by disguising the demolition under the pretense of renovations.
According to the statement, several buildings within the Alagbaka quarters — currently occupied by civil servants — have already been marked for demolition without proper consultation or consideration for the welfare of the occupants.
“The excuse of renovation is laughable and fake,” the statement read. “Even historic buildings like the T.A. Iwajomo House, which remains structurally sound and was built in honour of the state’s first Head of Service, have been marked for demolition. This only confirms the governor’s ulterior motives.”
The statement revealed further that the governor has already sold the earmarked buildings to a private developer, with promises of estate units being dangled before lawmakers and political allies as incentives. They described the move as corrupt, self-serving, and a betrayal of public trust.
In addition, they criticized the governor’s administration for its handling of security challenges and poverty in the state, describing Aiyedatiwa as a leader more interested in personal gain than in delivering good governance. They also accused him of using state institutions, including the police and the Attorney-General, to clamp down on dissent.
A seven-working-day ultimatum was issued to the governor to halt the demolition plan and publicly apologize to affected workers. The AAC and TIB warned that failure to comply would result in coordinated mass action.
“Civil servants and residents must stand united,” the statement urged. “If the governor wants to build a housing legacy, let him move to available lands in Oda, Isikan, and across the local governments — not demolish a legacy estate built by the visionary Adekunle Ajasin.”
The statement concluded with a note of solidarity to citizens of the state, decrying the recent surge in insecurity, violence, and kidnappings, which they say have worsened since Aiyedatiwa “imposed himself” as governor.
See the full statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT
GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA MUST STOP THE PLANNED DEMOLITION OF ALAGBAKA GOVERNMENT QUARTERS; OR FACE MASS ACTIONS FOR SUCH PRODIGAL ACTS!
The TakeItBack Movement (TIB) and the African Action Congress (AAC,) as well as well-meaning and concerned activists in Ondo State have been studying the situations at the Alagbaka Government Quarters, Akure for the past two weeks since the government has earmarked buildings that civil servants live in for demolition in the guise of some nonsensical and after-thought renovations.
Trying to appear unaware, the demolition is being fronted by aides of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa so that he would continue to appear naive, saintly, and innocent.
We are very sure that the demolition is being done by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as he has sold all the marked buildings to a developer whose identity is being hidden. Same Akotileta Governor has also promised all the members of the House of Assembly and the Speaker two units of the planned new estates each. Greedy politicians are also being lobbied with units.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa neither cares for the spare of insecurities and the level of mass poverty in Ondo State. He only cares about his pockets. This is why he never had a real manifesto during campaigns, and has been using the police through Attorney-General Kayode Ajulo to arrest critics for the so-called cyber stalking.
As a movement and a party, we have conducted serious opinions from the affected civil servants, as well as even Labour legends and current Leaders. It is clear that the excuse of renovations is laughable and fake. After all, the beautiful edifice that is the T.A Iwajomo House is still shining and has been marked too for demolitions. T.A Iwajomo was the first Head of Service in Ondo State, and workers built the house to honour him inside the Alagbaka Government Quarters. But prodigals now do no care!
With this press statement, we give Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa seven working days to come public with apologies to the civil servants and workers living at the Alagbaka Government Quarters as many of them are now developing blood pressures with the sudden attacks on their accommodations as well as livelihoods. If Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is interested in having a Housing Legacy, let him move to the plenty bushes in Oda, Isikan, and other places and build worthy housing estates for the people there. He should also do this in all Local Governments of the state. After all, the Alagbaka Government Quarters is a legacy of the great Adekunle Ajasin which was built within three years of his government then.
We call on all workers affected to keep faith, stand strong, and keep united as we will be taking up mass actions as the deadline approaches. There is no cause for lamenting. There is nothing good that can come from a governor who spent #775million to repair a short fence at the same Alagbaka other than sorrow, tears, and blood (in the words of Fela!)
We also use this opportunity to once again solidarize with Ondo State people over the killings, kidnappings, and violences that have marred the state since Lucky Aiyedatiwa imposed himself on us last year. The time to unite and fight so as to take our beloved Sunshine State back is now!!!
Signed, Owolabi Patrick, TIB Coordinator.
Akinnusi Emola, AAC State Secretary.
Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, Former AAC Gubernatorial Candidate. 16th April, 2025.
The African Action Congress (AAC), has issued a strong warning to the Ondo State Government over the planned demolition of Alagbaka Government Quarters in Akure.
In a joint press statement with the Take It Back Movement Ondo Chapter, released today, Wednesday 16th of April 2024, they condemned what they described as a “prodigal and anti-people” move by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and threatened mass resistance if the demolition proceeds.
The statement, signed by Akinnusi Emola (AAC State Secretary), Comrade Patrick (TIB Coordinator Ondo Chapter) and Kunle Wizeman Ajayi (Former AAC Gubernatorial Candidate), accused Governor Aiyedatiwa of acting in bad faith by disguising the demolition under the pretense of renovations.
According to the statement, several buildings within the Alagbaka quarters — currently occupied by civil servants — have already been marked for demolition without proper consultation or consideration for the welfare of the occupants.
“The excuse of renovation is laughable and fake,” the statement read. “Even historic buildings like the T.A. Iwajomo House, which remains structurally sound and was built in honour of the state’s first Head of Service, have been marked for demolition. This only confirms the governor’s ulterior motives.”
The statement revealed further that the governor has already sold the earmarked buildings to a private developer, with promises of estate units being dangled before lawmakers and political allies as incentives. They described the move as corrupt, self-serving, and a betrayal of public trust.
In addition, they criticized the governor’s administration for its handling of security challenges and poverty in the state, describing Aiyedatiwa as a leader more interested in personal gain than in delivering good governance. They also accused him of using state institutions, including the police and the Attorney-General, to clamp down on dissent.
A seven-working-day ultimatum was issued to the governor to halt the demolition plan and publicly apologize to affected workers. The AAC and TIB warned that failure to comply would result in coordinated mass action.
“Civil servants and residents must stand united,” the statement urged. “If the governor wants to build a housing legacy, let him move to available lands in Oda, Isikan, and across the local governments — not demolish a legacy estate built by the visionary Adekunle Ajasin.”
The statement concluded with a note of solidarity to citizens of the state, decrying the recent surge in insecurity, violence, and kidnappings, which they say have worsened since Aiyedatiwa “imposed himself” as governor.
See the full statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT
GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA MUST STOP THE PLANNED DEMOLITION OF ALAGBAKA GOVERNMENT QUARTERS; OR FACE MASS ACTIONS FOR SUCH PRODIGAL ACTS!
The TakeItBack Movement (TIB) and the African Action Congress (AAC,) as well as well-meaning and concerned activists in Ondo State have been studying the situations at the Alagbaka Government Quarters, Akure for the past two weeks since the government has earmarked buildings that civil servants live in for demolition in the guise of some nonsensical and after-thought renovations.
Trying to appear unaware, the demolition is being fronted by aides of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa so that he would continue to appear naive, saintly, and innocent.
We are very sure that the demolition is being done by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as he has sold all the marked buildings to a developer whose identity is being hidden. Same Akotileta Governor has also promised all the members of the House of Assembly and the Speaker two units of the planned new estates each. Greedy politicians are also being lobbied with units.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa neither cares for the spare of insecurities and the level of mass poverty in Ondo State. He only cares about his pockets. This is why he never had a real manifesto during campaigns, and has been using the police through Attorney-General Kayode Ajulo to arrest critics for the so-called cyber stalking.
As a movement and a party, we have conducted serious opinions from the affected civil servants, as well as even Labour legends and current Leaders. It is clear that the excuse of renovations is laughable and fake. After all, the beautiful edifice that is the T.A Iwajomo House is still shining and has been marked too for demolitions. T.A Iwajomo was the first Head of Service in Ondo State, and workers built the house to honour him inside the Alagbaka Government Quarters. But prodigals now do no care!
With this press statement, we give Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa seven working days to come public with apologies to the civil servants and workers living at the Alagbaka Government Quarters as many of them are now developing blood pressures with the sudden attacks on their accommodations as well as livelihoods. If Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is interested in having a Housing Legacy, let him move to the plenty bushes in Oda, Isikan, and other places and build worthy housing estates for the people there. He should also do this in all Local Governments of the state. After all, the Alagbaka Government Quarters is a legacy of the great Adekunle Ajasin which was built within three years of his government then.
We call on all workers affected to keep faith, stand strong, and keep united as we will be taking up mass actions as the deadline approaches. There is no cause for lamenting. There is nothing good that can come from a governor who spent #775million to repair a short fence at the same Alagbaka other than sorrow, tears, and blood (in the words of Fela!)
We also use this opportunity to once again solidarize with Ondo State people over the killings, kidnappings, and violences that have marred the state since Lucky Aiyedatiwa imposed himself on us last year. The time to unite and fight so as to take our beloved Sunshine State back is now!!!
Signed, Owolabi Patrick, TIB Coordinator.
Akinnusi Emola, AAC State Secretary.
Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, Former AAC Gubernatorial Candidate. 16th April, 2025.
Our attention has been drawn to a post believed to be a press release emanating from the intra-party advisory council (IPAC) in Ogun state, wherein some elements endorsed the Governor for re-election.
We want to state unequivocally that the African Action Congress (AAC) is not part of such charade, as a separate party or as a member of IPAC. Our party is distinct in ideology and principles and would not endorse a Governor that does not represent any pro-people agenda.
Dapo Abiodun is one Governor who should be apologizing to Ogun state citizens and not campaigning. This is why we find it ridiculous that an advisory council who should actually act as a constellation of major opposing voices, would have anything to do with meeting the Governor, let alone endorsing him for re-election.
From dishing out crumbs as governance and littering the states with half-completed projects yet launched , the “contract percentage” Governor has failed woefully to deliver good governance to the people and should not be rewarded with another term.
The AAC seizes this medium to restate its commitment to stay the course and to assure the good people of Ogun State that help is on the way. Our candidate remains the indefatigable Mr HARRISON ADEYEMI and we urge every electorate who is tired of the misgovernance of Mr Dapo’s 4 ruinous years to vote the AAC.
The Presidential Campaign Council of the African Action Congress and our candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wish to express our dismay at the terribly poor performance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the conduct of the presidential and national assembly elections last Saturday, February 25, 2023. While INEC’s antecedents have inspired little to no confidence in the Nigerian electorate, Saturday’s performance was a new low and raises the question of whether the Commission’s serial ineptitude is due to mistakes or intentional and treacherous acts of collusion with corrupt politicians against the democratic aspirations of the Nigerian people.
With four years to prepare and a huge budget of N305 billion, the Commission’s scandalous performance in Saturday’s elections pushes the boundaries of ineptitude. Its actions suggest a more sinister motivation.
Distribution of election materials and the movement of its staff to polling units across the country were badly planned, if planned at all, and poorly coordinated resulting in disruptive delays, and on many occasions, canceled voting in numerous polling units nationwide. In places where its staff showed up, no provisions were made for their welfare, leaving many of them vulnerable to inducement by unscrupulous political operatives.
There were shortages of ballot papers, the Biomodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, results sheets, and other essential election materials in numerous polling units. Many of its staff reported limited ballot papers for the election, and where ballot papers were available, the logos of some political parties were missing. These unacceptable inadequacies directly led to the mass disenfranchisement of millions of Nigerians.
Interestingly, despite INEC’s repeated assurances to Nigerians on the availability and role of the BVAS devices in ensuring the credibility of the electoral process from accreditation to the electronic transmission of results, the BVAS experiment turned out a monumental failure on electronic transmission of results. The Commission’s staff complained of their inability to upload and transmit results on the system at the polling units as it ought to be. This apparently deliberate malfunction opened the door for potential manipulation of election results on a massive scale as they transited from the units to the wards, and then to the local government collation centers. The failure to transmit the results electronically from the polling units was also a clear violation of the Electoral Act 2022, and already calls to question the legality of the elections.
We also observed the inadequate security for Nigerians as they went to the polls. In states such as Lagos, Rivers, and Kogi for example, political thugs threatened, intimidated, and in many instances, attacked Nigerians as they exercised their constitutional right to vote. Ballot boxes were snatched and destroyed, ballot papers were burnt before they could be counted, certain politicians invaded collation centers with thugs and security operatives in a bid to alter election results; overall , the general sanctity of the process was violated, sometimes with the active collusion of INEC staff and security agencies.
This is already the country’s most expensive election. When the dust settles, it might also go down as its worst ever.
We condemn the use of thugs to stifle the free expression of the democratic will of the Nigerian people. While we recognize that many of these thugs – including those who lost their lives while attacking their fellow citizens – are themselves victims of the corrupt politicians and greedy oligarchs who are the sole beneficiaries of the failed system in the country, we encourage them to join their compatriots in the task of national liberation instead of making themselves tools at the hands of their oppressors.
INEC must be careful because it’s shenanigans are clearly testing the patience of the Nigerian people. The results it proposes to announce in the concluded elections must reflect the votes and results recorded at the polling units.
Finally, it should be stated that INEC’s woeful performance is reflective of the crass ineptitude which has become the defining feature of the Buhari-led APC government. Therefore, whatever the outcome of these elections, the Nigerian people must be ready to assert and defend their freedom, and they can rest assured that the African Action Congress shall stand by them in that endeavour.
Deji took to his social media today and posted a video of him saying his vote is for sowore while analyzing why sowore should be voted for.
He said, “My vote is for Omoyele Sowore tomorrow morning. My PVC is ready and i’m willing to go. Ideologically I can relate with him. Most importantly I know and I am confident that he is going to jail corrupt politicians, past and present. He is going to rescue our economy. I can relate with him ideologically and every other way. I also believe that he has what it takes because we don’t need anybody who is a member of the establishment to go against the establishment. These are some of the reasons i’ll be voting for him
