‘I Won’t Join Your Coalition, It Will Die After 2027’ — Sowore Tells Opposition

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has ruled out joining a proposed opposition coalition, predicting that the alliance would collapse after the 2027 general elections.

Sowore made the declaration on Thursday while speaking at an event organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

He criticised the idea of a coalition, describing it as a temporary arrangement that would not survive beyond the next general elections.

“I don’t want to be part of your coalition because your rainbow coalition is going to die after 2027. I have no doubt about it,” he said.

The AAC candidate also questioned the rationale behind opposition politicians forming alliances, arguing that such arrangements would not provide a lasting solution to the challenges facing Nigerians.

Sowore further criticised the political establishment, saying citizens were experiencing severe economic hardship.

“Whether it is made in Port Harcourt, made in Lagos or made in Osun State, because they have brought sorrow. And honestly, things are hard for the people of this country,” he said.

On his party’s political activities, Sowore explained that the AAC had applied to use Aso Rock for the inauguration of his presidential campaign council.

He said the application was informed by the party’s position that opposition parties should enjoy equal access to facilities used by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for political events.

According to him, the AAC’s request was based on the argument that Aso Rock belongs to Nigerians and should not be treated as the exclusive preserve of the ruling party.

“We asked to use Aso Rock because the APC uses Aso Rock to do political party events. So, we are saying, as a matter of right, since Aso Rock is our own, other political parties must be granted the opportunity to use Aso Rock the way APC uses Aso Rock,” he said.