Sowore Questions Seyi Tinubu's Colloquium Amid Hardship

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, rebuked the inaugural Seyi Tinubu Colloquium held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. He questioned the achievements of Seyi Tinubu that justified such an event, describing it as an expression of sycophancy.

Sowore criticized the extensive publicity surrounding the colloquium during a time when Nigerians are facing economic hardship, insecurity, and unemployment. He expressed his concerns via a tweet, asking what contributions Seyi Tinubu has made to Nigerian society to warrant the event's prominence.

Sowore drew parallels to past political spectacles during former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua's administration, arguing that the current culture celebrates proximity to political power rather than merit. He emphasized that Nigeria should focus on holding the Tinubu administration accountable for the challenges facing citizens, rather than celebrating events that he believes promote the president's family.