Sowore steps down as AAC chairman after securing party’s presidential ticket

The African Action Congress has announced the resignation of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, as the party’s National Chairman.

The party disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday shortly after Sowore emerged as the AAC presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections during the party’s primaries in Abuja.

According to the statement, Samuel Ajeigbe has been appointed as the new National Chairman of the party.

“Omoyele Sowore has officially stepped down as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress.

“The party hereby welcomes Samuel Ajeigbe as the new National Chairman of our great party,” the statement read.

The development marks a major leadership transition within the AAC as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections.

Sowore’s resignation came hours after he secured the party’s presidential ticket through a unanimous endorsement by delegates and party leaders during the primaries held in the Federal Capital Territory.

The activist was presented with the party’s flag amid cheers from supporters and delegates from different states across the country.

Speaking after accepting the nomination, Sowore said the AAC was founded to build a “new Nigeria” free from corruption, insecurity, and poor governance.

He commended party members for remaining committed despite political pressure and economic hardship in the country.

Sowore also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, accusing it of incompetence and attempting to manipulate public perception ahead of the 2027 elections.

During his speech at the primaries, he dismissed claims that over 10 million APC members participated in President Bola Tinubu’s presidential primary.

“There is no way APC can have 10 million people as members.

“I can guarantee you that APC cannot boast of 10,000 members,” Sowore said

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