Sowore Defends Activism Against APC's Basiru's Remarks

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), responded to Senator Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who referred to him as a “skit maker” and “comedian.” Sowore recalled their shared history in the pro-democracy struggle during the 1990s, highlighting that Basiru had been expelled from the University of Ilorin for activism and was assisted by Sowore and others to return to university. Sowore criticized Basiru for abandoning democratic ideals, arguing that political power should not lead former activists to betray their principles.

He also addressed Basiru's challenge regarding his political relevance, stating that electoral setbacks do not undermine the democratic causes championed by opposition figures. Sowore maintained that the fight for justice and democracy should not be trivialized and predicted that the current administration would eventually leave office, emphasizing that political appointments are temporary.