Kayode Babayomi, the Oyo State Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC), has made it clear that the party’s allegiance lies firmly with the Nigerian people rather than with established political elites.

In an exclusive interview with Rukiyat Ogunwade, Babayomi addressed questions regarding potential alliances or mergers with other political parties.

He unequivocally dismissed any possibility of partnering with what he described as “failed” political actors.

“I like to reiterate that the AAC is a people’s party founded on the ideals of justice, equity, and genuine transformation,” Babayomi stated. “And as such, any alliance or merger ahead of the 2027 elections will not be with politicians or political parties whose track records are steeped in perennial failure, betrayal, and recycled deception.”

He emphasized that the party’s real strength lies in its bond with everyday Nigerians, particularly those often left out of the political process. “Rather, our alliance is with the Nigerian masses who are the market women and hustling men, the unemployed youth in their millions, the forgotten farmers, and every citizen yearning for a new Nigeria,” he said.

Babayomi concluded on a hopeful note, expressing confidence in the people’s power to bring about change: “It is with the people we shall merge; it is with their collective will that we shall forge victory to take over this country and lead the Nigerian people to enjoy the dividends of democracy.”