Sowore explains refusal to attend opposition summit
Omoyele Sowore, activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has revealed why he declined an invitation to an opposition summit in Ibadan. He criticised the event as a gathering of recycled political actors and insisted that Nigerians deserve a genuine alternative. Sowore emphasised that his party would not participate in what he called a deceptive arrangement. He also stated his commitment to building a people-driven movement focused on integrity and accountability.
Key takeaways
- Omoyele Sowore declined an invitation to the opposition summit in Ibadan, Oyo State.
- He described the summit as lacking substance and accused participants of contributing to Nigeria’s problems.
- Sowore stated that the African Action Congress would not join what he termed a charade to recycle failed political actors.
- He criticised major political parties, including the All Progressives Congress, ADC, PDP, and Labour Party, for representing the same political culture.
- The summit was attended by figures such as Olusegun Obasanjo, Seyi Makinde, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Kwankwaso.
