Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore
The African Action Congress has reaffirmed its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, as its flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, condemning the court-ordered arrest against him and directing its members nationwide to prepare for mass protests and political mobilisation.
The party made its position known in a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee, party candidates and the leadership of the Take It Back Movement, held on Thursday.
The statement, signed by Acting National Chairman Samuel Ajeigbe and Take It Back Movement National Coordinator Sanyaolu Juwon, was made available on Friday.
PUNCH Online had reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja revoked the bail granted to Sowore, a human rights activist, after he failed to appear in court. Justice Mohammed Umar issued a bench warrant for his arrest, stating that Sowore’s absence without a valid reason violated the conditions of his bail.
