AAC Supports Sowore Amid Arrest Order, Plans Protests

The African Action Congress (AAC) has reaffirmed its support for Omoyele Sowore, its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, in light of a recent court order for his arrest. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Moham Umar, issued a bench warrant for Sowore's arrest after he failed to appear in court without a valid reason, violating his bail conditions.

Sowore is facing prosecution for allegedly making false claims against President Bola Tinubu on social media. The AAC condemned the arrest order, viewing it as part of a broader pattern of political intimidation against opposition figures, activists, and journalists.

The party emphasized that democracy cannot thrive if opposition voices are subjected to harassment and called for nationwide protests to mobilize support for Sowore and defend democratic rights. The AAC's statement, signed by its national chairman Samuel Ajeigbe and national coordinator Sanyaolu Juwon, highlighted the importance of citizen participation in preserving democracy and addressing socio-economic challenges in Nigeria.