Sowore Steps Down as AAC National Chairman
Sowore received unanimous backing from delegates and party leaders, and he stepped down as AAC national chairman after the primary.
- On Tuesday, human rights activist and media entrepreneur Omoyele Sowore emerged unopposed as the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress at the party's primary in Abuja, receiving unanimous backing from delegates.
- Sowore founded the AAC in 2018 and has contested three consecutive presidential elections unchallenged on the party's platform, securing 33,953 votes in 2019 and 14,608 votes in 2023.
- Presented with the party flag to cheers from supporters, Sowore pledged to champion what he described as "revolutionary change capable of transforming Nigeria's political and economic landscape."
- Sowore stepped down as national chairman following his presidential nomination, a move the AAC explained aims to deepen internal democracy, promote transparency and encourage wider participation.
- The AAC has commenced its Expression of Interest process for 2027 candidates, with Sowore dismissing opposition coalition strategies as inferior to grassroots mobilization and committed party members.
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2027: Sowore emerges AAC presidential candidate
In his acceptance speech, Mr Sowore pledged to pursue “revolutionary change” and tackle corruption, unemployment and poor governance in Nigeria. The post 2027: Sowore emerges AAC presidential candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Sowore steps down as AAC chairman after securing party's presidential ticket
Omoyele Sowore steps down as African Action Congress (AAC) National Chairman after securing the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Samuel Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-steps-down-as-aac-chairman-after-securing-partys-presidential-ticket/
Sowore bags AAC presidential ticket, vows to tackle poverty
By John Azu Human rights activist and the publisher of SaharaReporters Omoyele Sowore has secured the presidential ticket of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 general election. Sowore secured the ticket on Tuesday after a motion for his adoption as consensus candidate of the party was moved and affirmed. Speaking to the media, Sowore vowed to tackle poverty in the country through new economic models like green, purple, orange and bl…
Sowore Steps Down As AAC Chairman, Party Announces Samuel Ajeigbe As Replacement
The African Action Congress (AAC) has announced that human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has officially stepped down as the party's National Chairman. The party disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday shortly after Sowore emerged as the AAC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections during the party’s primaries held in Abuja.
New Era for AAC as Sowore Steps Down, Ajeigbe Emerges Chairman — Akelicious
Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has stepped down as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC). The party announced the development in a statement shared on its X handle on Tuesday, May 26. According to the AAC, Samuel Ajeigbe has now assumed office as the new National Chairman of the party. “Omoyele Sowore has officially stepped down as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC),” the party …
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