Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has returned to Nigeria from the United States. He arrived on Sunday, eager to resume his 2027 presidential campaign. In a statement, Sowore expressed excitement about returning to his family and country after his trip to the US. He had traveled abroad due to what he described as harassment by Nigerian security agencies.
Sowore disclosed that while in the US, he engaged with Nigerians in the diaspora, supporters, activists, and stakeholders on the state of the country and his political agenda. He also participated in a solidarity march for Palestine in New York and continued advocating for voting rights for Nigerians living abroad. This effort aims to ensure Nigerians abroad have a say in the country's democratic process.
The AAC presidential candidate emphasized his commitment to involving Nigerians in the diaspora in the country's democratic process. If elected president in 2027, an AAC administration would pursue the implementation of diaspora voting. Sowore's return marks another phase of his nationwide campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Upon his return, Sowore is expected to engage various groups, including workers, students, youths, women, farmers, traders, professionals, and communities across the country. These engagements will focus on the political, social, and economic issues outlined in the AAC's 2027 agenda. The campaign aims to mobilize Nigerians around issues such as equal rights, justice, peace, security, and economic development.
Sowore's 2027 campaign will advocate for fundamental political, social, and economic transformation. He believes the 2027 election will provide Nigerians with an opportunity to decide on the direction of the country's political leadership. His campaign will continue to take his message directly to Nigerians across the country.
In addition to his campaign activities, Sowore will also continue to attend court proceedings related to a cybercrime case instituted against him by the State Security Services (SSS) in 2025. He had left for the US due to travel restrictions and the seizure of his international passport by Nigerian security agencies.
As the 2027 election approaches, Sowore's campaign will continue to engage Nigerians on the issues that matter most to them. With his return to Nigeria, Sowore is set to intensify his efforts to connect with voters and present his vision for the country's future.
Key points
- Sowore aims to implement diaspora voting if elected president in 2027.
- The AAC presidential candidate will engage various groups across Nigeria as part of his nationwide campaign.
- Sowore's campaign will focus on issues such as equal rights, justice, peace, security, and economic development.
