AAC Seeks Tinubu’s Approval to Hold 2027 Campaign Council Inauguration at Presidential Villa

The African Action Congress (AAC) has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking approval to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, on November 11, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a letter dated October 21, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Secretary, Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminoghena, the AAC also requested food, drinks and other logistical support for 5,000 participants expected to attend the event from within Nigeria and abroad.

The party said the request was made in the spirit of multiparty democracy, political inclusiveness and equal treatment of political parties.

According to the letter addressed to the President, the AAC argued that granting its request would demonstrate the Presidency’s commitment to fairness and equal access to public institutions, regardless of political affiliation.

The party cited arrangements it said had reportedly been extended to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a similar political engagement, arguing that its request should receive comparable consideration.

The proposed inauguration is expected to form part of the AAC’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The party also asked the Presidency to provide information on the procedures and conditions required for approval of the request.

The letter was signed by Ikpeminoghena on behalf of the AAC, which expressed hope that the President would give the request favourable consideration.

Former Lagos AAC Chairman Appointed Director in Sowore-Magashi 2027 Campaign Council

Ayoyinka Oni says he will serve as Director of Policy, Strategy and Political Affairs in the Sowore-Magashi 2027 Presidential Campaign Council.

Ayoyinka Oni, the immediate past chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Lagos State, has announced his appointment as Director of Policy, Strategy and Political Affairs in the Sowore-Magashi 2027 Presidential Campaign Council.

Oni disclosed the appointment in a statement in which he described the role as a privilege and reaffirmed his commitment to the campaign to take Nigeria back.

“The work to take NIGERIA back never stopped, but again I say, let us begin,” he said.

The former Lagos AAC chairman also called on Nigerians, particularly young people, to participate actively in the 2027 general election and support the presidential ambition of Omoyele Sowore under the AAC.

Oni argued that the distribution of money, contracts and other opportunities by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could not benefit the majority of Nigerians, urging those who feel excluded to join efforts to bring about political change.

He further called on young Nigerians to exercise their voting rights, claiming that their participation could determine the outcome of the election.

“Are you going to stand there or sleep there while some dull old people and hungry young people determine the trajectory of your life for the next four years and beyond? Your answer should be an affirmative NO,” Oni said.

He maintained that active participation in the electoral process could help Nigerians challenge vote-buying, political intimidation and electoral manipulation.

Oni concluded by urging supporters to mobilise behind the Sowore-Magashi 2027 campaign, using the slogans “Let us take Nigeria back” and “Vote AAC.”

AAC Rejects Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount, Demands Full Subsidy Restoration

The African Action Congress has called for full fuel subsidy restoration, describing the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount as temporary relief.

The African Action Congress (AAC) has rejected the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, describing it as a temporary measure that fails to address the hardship Nigerians have faced since the removal of fuel subsidy.

In a press statement dated October 8, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rex I. Elanu, the party said Nigerians had endured rising fuel prices, increased transport fares, hunger and a high cost of living for more than three years.

The AAC argued that the government’s latest intervention offers only temporary relief instead of addressing the underlying economic challenges facing citizens.

The party reiterated its position that its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has consistently advocated the restoration of full fuel subsidy as a welfare policy to make petrol affordable. It also called for the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s petroleum refineries.

According to the AAC, the government should prioritise permanent relief and policies that protect citizens from the effects of market-driven fuel prices, rather than introducing short-term discounts.

“The Tinubu government cannot continue to impoverish Nigerians and then offer them a 30-day discount as political charity,” the statement said.

The party maintained that Nigerians deserve affordable fuel and an economy that prioritises their welfare, concluding its statement with its slogan, “AAC! Take It Back!”F

AAC Lagos Thanks Members, Leaders and Candidates for Successful One Million March Campaign

The Lagos State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has expressed appreciation to its members, leaders and candidates for their participation in the party’s flag-off and One Million March Campaign.

In a statement signed by the AAC Lagos State Chairman, Comr. Pst. Samson Olanrewaju, the party thanked members and comrades for their dedication, commitment, sacrifice and mobilisation efforts towards the event.

The party also commended its candidates who participated in the campaign, saying their presence and contributions helped make the event a success.

AAC Lagos said the outcome of the campaign demonstrated what could be achieved when its members and candidates worked together with a shared sense of responsibility and purpose.

The party urged its candidates to sustain the same level of cooperation, participation and commitment as the Lagos chapter continues its activities and preparations ahead.

The statement concluded with an appreciation to members and candidates for their support and sacrifice, with the party reaffirming its message: “Together, we move forward.”

2027 Election: ‘70–80% of My Government Will Be For Youths’ — AAC Lagos Guber Candidate

The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Engr. Adedamola Ade-Soca Sol-Nuyi, has promised that Nigerian youths will make up between 70 and 80 per cent of his proposed government if elected governor in 2027.

Sol-Nuyi made the promise on Saturday, October 3, 2026, during the party’s campaign flag-off and one-million-man match in Lagos.

Addressing supporters at the event, the AAC candidate urged Nigerian youths, especially Lagosians not to allow anyone to make them feel worthless, promising to prioritize their participation in governance.

The AAC candidate made youth participation a central part of his address, promising that young Nigerians would occupy between 70 and 80 per cent of positions in his proposed administration if he becomes governor.

“I am telling Nigerian youth once again, when we become the governor, by the grace of God, 70 to 80 percent of our government will be Nigerian youths,” Sol-Nuyi said.

He urged young people not to allow anyone to convince them that they were worthless or incapable of contributing meaningfully to society and governance.

Sol-Nuyi also outlined areas he said would receive attention under an AAC government, including housing, food, education and road infrastructure.

He promised that the party would invest in housing policies aimed at making accommodation more affordable, while also pursuing measures to improve access to food and what he described as quality free education.

The candidate further pledged to improve road networks across Lagos, saying the proposed policies were intended to improve living conditions for families and create an environment where young Nigerians could build their lives with greater dignity.

“So our children can live like Nigerians even in their father’s land and not like slaves,” he said.

The AAC candidate also criticized the APC governorship candidate and incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, over a comment he made in a video concerning youths who cannot afford rent. In the video referenced by Ade-Soca Sol-Nuyi, Hamzat told youths who could not afford rent to return to their parents’ homes.

Reacting to the comment, the AAC candidate said Hamzat and the APC would be voted out of the Lagos State Government House in 2027.

“Don’t worry, they will be the ones to pack their loads out of our Government House in 2027 because we are going to march forward until victory is ours,” he said.

The comments come as political parties and candidates intensify their mobilization ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.

WATCH: AAC Lagos governorship candidate Adedamola Ade-Soca Sol-Nuyi speaks on his plans for Nigerian youths and responds to Obafemi Hamzat's comment on housing. https://youtu.be/ZzqqIncwEeI?si=Fk4LD8gO5zT-Qq-T

Sowore Returns to Nigeria, Resumes 2027 Presidential Campaign

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has returned to Nigeria from the United States as he prepares to resume campaign activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Sowore’s return was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, September 27, 2026, following his visit to the United States, where he reunited with his family and held engagements with Nigerians in the diaspora, supporters, activists and other stakeholders.

According to the statement, Sowore also participated in a solidarity march for Palestine in New York and continued his advocacy for the participation of Nigerians living abroad in the country’s electoral process.

The AAC candidate has said that, if elected in 2027, his administration would pursue the implementation of diaspora voting.

Sowore is expected to proceed to Abuja after arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. According to the statement, he is also expected to continue attending court proceedings relating to the cybercrime case instituted against him by the State Security Service in 2025.

His return comes as political parties and candidates intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Sowore said he plans to continue his campaign engagements across Nigeria, including meetings with workers, students, young people, women, farmers, traders, professionals and communities.

The AAC candidate said the campaign would focus on issues contained in the party’s 2027 agenda, including equal rights, justice, security, economic development and social issues.

Sowore has contested the Nigerian presidency previously and is now seeking the office again on the AAC platform in the 2027 election.

His return to Nigeria marks the resumption of his campaign activities as the election approaches.

AAC Lagos Chairman Clarifies: Some-Fun Remains Lagos West Senatorial Candidate

The Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Lagos State, Comrade Samson Olanrewaju, has clarified that Alfred O. Some-Fun remains the party’s candidate for the Lagos West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.

Olanrewaju reached out to Shemariah Media to clarify reports that circulated following the leakage of an internal communication concerning the suspension and withdrawal of Some-Fun’s candidacy.

According to the Lagos AAC Chairman, the communication was from an internal candidates’ group and had not been authorised by the Lagos State leadership for public circulation or treated as a final decision on Some-Fun’s candidacy.

He explained that the information subsequently circulated outside the group was therefore not an authorised final position of the Lagos State leadership.

Olanrewaju’s clarification establishes that Some-Fun continues to hold the AAC ticket for the Lagos West Senatorial District.

The clarification follows an earlier report suggesting that Some-Fun had been suspended and his candidacy withdrawn, which generated discussions about his status within the party.

In a separate communication previously circulated by the AAC Lagos West chapter, the chapter also stated that the circulated suspension and withdrawal publication should not be regarded as the official position of the party pending clarification through the appropriate structures, while indicating that Some-Fun remained the AAC Lagos West candidate.

The latest clarification from the Lagos State Chairman further addresses the controversy and provides the party’s position as communicated directly to Shemariah Media.

Shemariah Media understands that the earlier communication should therefore not be treated as a final withdrawal of Some-Fun’s candidacy, following the clarification from the Lagos State party leadership.

AAC Raises Constitutional Questions Over Tinubu’s Extended Stay Abroad

The African Action Congress (AAC) has raised constitutional questions over President Bola Tinubu’s extended stay outside Nigeria, calling on the National Assembly to clarify whether the procedure provided under Section 145 of the Constitution has been followed.

The party made its position known in a press statement dated September 23, 2026, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rex I. Elanu.

According to the AAC, Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for a three-week vacation, while the Presidency announced on September 21 that the President had extended his stay abroad by a few more days.

The party argued that the development raises questions about the constitutional procedure governing a President’s absence from the country.

Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution provides that when the President proceeds on vacation or is otherwise unable to discharge the functions of his office, he is to transmit a written declaration to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Section 145(2) further provides for action by the National Assembly where the required declaration is not transmitted within 21 days.

The AAC is asking Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen to clarify whether the required declaration was transmitted and, if not, whether the procedure contemplated under Section 145(2) should be activated.

The party said the issue was not simply about Tinubu’s vacation but about constitutional procedure, accountability and clarity regarding the exercise of presidential authority.

The Presidency, however, has maintained that Tinubu remains in contact with officials in Nigeria and continues to direct the affairs of the country while abroad. In its September 21 statement announcing the extension of his working vacation, the State House said the President had continued to direct national affairs and had taken official decisions while away.

The Presidency also said Tinubu was expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend. It stated that Vice-President Kashim Shettima had been delegated to represent the President at some official functions, including the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has also argued that Tinubu can govern Nigeria from outside the country, maintaining that the President’s constitutional powers are not dependent on his physical location.

The constitutional question has also attracted comments from other political figures and legal voices. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has separately questioned whether the constitutional procedure under Section 145 has been followed, while lawyer Inibehe Effiong has argued that the situation requires National Assembly intervention.

The debate comes as Tinubu remains in Europe and Shettima attends the UN General Assembly in New York.

The AAC has therefore urged the leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly to publicly clarify whether the required constitutional declaration was received and what steps, if any, have been taken in response.

The party said it would continue to advocate accountability and participatory democracy, stressing that Nigerians deserve clarity on the constitutional arrangements governing the President’s absence.

AAC Lagos West Chapter Disowns Circulated Suspension Notice, Says Some-Fun Remains Candidate

The Lagos West Senatorial District chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has distanced itself from a recently circulated publication announcing the suspension of Comrade Alfred O. Some-Fun and the withdrawal of his candidacy for the Lagos West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a press release signed by Comr. Ayinde Olawale, Deputy Chairman of the Lagos West Senatorial District of the AAC, the chapter said the circulated publication should not be regarded as an official position or communication of the party pending proper clarification and confirmation through its appropriate structures.

The chapter advised members of the public, party members, supporters, candidates and other stakeholders to disregard any unverified information concerning the purported suspension or withdrawal of Some-Fun’s candidacy until an official statement is issued by the duly authorised party leadership.

The statement further maintained that Some-Fun remains the AAC candidate for the Lagos West Senatorial District for the 2027 general election, pending any duly authorised communication through the party’s appropriate channels.

The Lagos West chapter said the AAC remains committed to due process, internal party procedures, discipline, transparency, accountability and respect for the established structures of the party.

It also urged party members, supporters and members of the public to rely solely on official communications from the appropriate party authorities and refrain from circulating unverified information capable of creating confusion, misunderstanding or division.

“Any further clarification, where necessary, will be communicated through the appropriate official channels,” the statement said.

The development comes after a separate statement purportedly announcing the immediate suspension of Some-Fun and withdrawal of his candidacy was circulated publicly.

The latest press release, however, says that publication should not be treated as an official communication pending clarification through the AAC’s authorised structures.

Sowore Questions Tinubu’s Absence From UNGA, Alleges President Is Receiving Treatment in France

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, alleging that the President is receiving medical treatment in France.

Sowore made the claims in a post on X while reacting to Tinubu’s decision not to personally attend the UN General Assembly, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation.

The Presidency has described Tinubu’s European trip as an annual leave and working vacation. Official statements also show that the President held engagements in Paris, including a meeting with businessman Vincent Bolloré and a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron on September 18.

However, Sowore disputed the official explanation, alleging that Tinubu was receiving treatment in France rather than simply taking a vacation.

“There is something inherently wrong with Nigeria,” Sowore wrote, before questioning what he described as the President’s activities in Paris and his absence from the UN General Assembly.

Sowore also alleged that Tinubu’s decision not to attend the UN gathering was connected to what he described as fears that the United States government could order his arrest over what he referred to as a past drug-dealing case.

He did not provide evidence in his post establishing that Tinubu is currently receiving medical treatment in France or that U.S. authorities plan to arrest the President.

The allegation about a possible U.S. arrest has previously been disputed. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, said the Nigerian mission had received no notification from the U.S. government indicating restrictions on Tinubu and argued that representatives attending UN activities have protections under the UN-U.S. Headquarters Agreement.

Sowore further criticised supporters of the administration, accusing them of accepting what he described as a lack of transparency surrounding the President’s activities.

He compared the situation with controversies surrounding the overseas medical treatment of former presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Muhammadu Buhari, alleging that Nigeria had previously witnessed secrecy and carefully managed public appearances around presidential health matters.

The Presidency has not publicly stated that Tinubu is receiving medical treatment in France. Its recent official statements have instead described his activities in Paris as part of his working vacation.

Sowore concluded his post by calling for what he described as freedom from the practices and mentality that, in his view, sustain the current political system.

The comments come as Nigeria prepares for the high-level segment of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Vice President Shettima representing the country at the gathering in New York.

Sowore Says AAC Will Not Join Utomi-Led Talks for Single 2027 Opposition Candidate

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has said neither he nor his party is participating in talks being led by Professor Pat Utomi to produce a single opposition presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election.

Sowore made the position known in a public statement on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after reports emerged that a Political Commission led by Utomi would hold consultations with selected opposition presidential candidates and their party leaders.

The Movement for Credible Elections, MCE, said the consultations were part of efforts to facilitate an opposition coalition around a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Sowore was among the candidates listed for engagement.

“For the avoidance of doubt, neither I nor the African Action Congress (@AACParty) is part of these talks, and we will not be joining any such coalition,” Sowore said.

He said the AAC represented what he described as a fundamentally different political and ideological direction, arguing that its programme was based on ideological clarity rather than what he called political convenience and elite horse-trading.

Sowore also said the AAC could not enter a coalition with what he described as the political establishment it had consistently opposed.

He alleged that politicians presenting themselves as alternatives had, at different times, operated within the APC, PDP, Labour Party and other political formations that, in his view, had failed Nigerians.

Sowore further said his opposition extended beyond President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, to what he described as the broader political system and governing practices responsible for Nigeria’s challenges.

These characterisations of the political establishment and its record were made by Sowore as part of his explanation for rejecting the proposed coalition.

He said the AAC would instead pursue what he described as a “revolutionary break” from the existing political order, with a programme centred on social and economic justice, equal rights, accountable government and redistribution of political and economic power.

“We will not abandon that program for an arrangement whose principal objective is simply to replace one set of establishment politicians with another,” he said.

The MCE Political Commission, chaired by Utomi, is expected to hold closed-door meetings with shortlisted opposition presidential candidates and their party leaders before a tactical session scheduled to take place in Ibadan. 

The candidates listed for consultation include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party, Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples’ Movement, Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party, Sandy Onor of the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Agada of the Young Progressive Party and Sowore of the AAC.

The commission says its consultations are intended to address disagreements that have affected previous attempts to form a united opposition platform.

Sowore, however, maintained that the AAC would not participate in the proposed coalition.

“The AAC is different. We know what we stand for, and we know the Nigeria we are fighting to build,” he said.