A human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said he will never work with the same politicians who have failed the country for many years.

Speaking on Breakfast Central, a program on NewsCentral TV, on Friday, Sowore said Nigeria’s problems were caused by people who had been in government for decades but did nothing to fix the country.

“You can’t build a future with those who destroyed the past,” he said. “The same people who ruined Nigeria are now coming back with new names and promises — but they’re still the same.”

Sowore said many former governors, ministers, and lawmakers had the chance to change Nigeria but wasted it. Now, they are trying to return to power by forming new political alliances. But according to him, they cannot be trusted.

“For 65 years, Nigeria has been ruled by selfish and unprincipled people. That’s why the country is broken,” he added.

He described these politicians as “destiny destroyers” — people who had the power to help but only made things worse.

“I won’t walk with those who broke the bridge and now claim they want to rebuild it. They had their chance and failed. They should step aside,” Sowore said.

Instead of teaming up with old politicians, Sowore said he prefers to work with ordinary Nigerians — the people who suffer every day and want real change.

“We want to join hands with the oppressed — workers, students, young people, and poor communities. These are the real people who can change Nigeria,” he said.

Sowore warned Nigerians not to fall for the same old tricks by politicians who are only interested in power. He said real change will not come from the top, but from the people who have been ignored for too long.

“It’s time to stop hoping that the same people who ruined the country will save it. That will never happen,” he added.