APC's Basiru Calls Sowore's Campaign a Political Comedy

Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticized Omoyele Sowore's presidential aspirations, labeling them as a "political comedy." Basiru's remarks came in response to Sowore's request to the Presidency to use the Presidential Villa for launching his campaign council, which he asserted would not be granted. He emphasized that Sowore, a fellow former student union activist, should first demonstrate political credibility by contesting and winning a state seat before claiming presidential ambitions.

Basiru described Sowore's campaign as lacking grassroots support and electoral experience. Additionally, he defended the APC's standing in the northern region ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing the party's control over most state governments and its membership of 12.8 million as evidence of its organizational strength.

He also noted a decrease in headline inflation from 15.63 percent in August to 14.63 percent in September, suggesting improvements in economic conditions under President Tinubu's administration.