The African Action Congress (AAC) has officially adopted human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The announcement was made during the party’s presidential primary, where members unanimously endorsed Sowore to represent the party in the upcoming election.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Kayode Babayemi, said the decision reflected the party’s confidence in Sowore’s long-standing commitment to democracy, justice, and good governance.
“I declare Omoyele Sowore as the consensus presidential candidate of the African Action Congress,” Babayemi said.
“This decision reflects the confidence of the party in his consistency in leadership and long-term commitment to the struggle for justice, freedom and a truly democratic Nigeria.”
He also praised party members and supporters for their loyalty and dedication to the party’s ideals.
“I sincerely appreciate every party member, stakeholder and supporter who came out today in solidarity with the vision and values of our great party,” he added.
In his acceptance speech, Sowore described the AAC as Nigeria’s only genuine opposition party, insisting it remains committed to providing Nigerians with a credible political alternative.
He said the party has remained resilient despite political pressure and has continued to operate independently without influence from godfathers or corrupt interests.
“While some claimed there was no alternative to dictatorship, we declared RevolutionNow in 2019,” he said.
Sowore also dismissed suggestions of forming a coalition with established political parties, stressing that the AAC itself represents a coalition for revolutionary change.
“One of the biggest questions asked of us is whether we are forming a coalition. We told them: we are the coalition. You are the coalition, and we are the coalition.”
He added that the party stands apart from others due to its foundation on grassroots participation and collective effort.
“We don’t have a structure of criminality. We don’t have a structure of incompetence. We don’t have a structure of kidnapping or insecurity,” he said.
