Omoyele Sowore has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the African Action Congress (AAC).
​True to his “Take It Back” mantra, Sowore’s declaration on Channels Television signals his third consecutive run for the presidency. His early entry isn’t just about the calendar; it’s a strategic effort to frame himself as the only “genuine alternative” amidst a flurry of opposition activity.
Sowore has notably snubbed recent alliance attempts by Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Kwankwaso. He famously characterized the opposition summit in Ibadan (April 2026) as a gathering of “recycled failures,” asserting that the AAC will not partner with established political actors.
He announced that the AAC is moving quickly, with party primaries scheduled for next week (late May 2026). This early move is likely intended to consolidate his base before the larger parties (APC and PDP) even begin their internal skirmishes.
Sowore is doubling down on his push for diaspora voting and digital membership registration, leveraging his status as one of the few tech-forward candidates to mobilize Nigerians abroad.
​Sowore is entering a crowded field. While President Tinubu has already been endorsed by the APC for a second term, the opposition is currently fractured into two main camps:
Figures like Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi are reportedly exploring a “grand alliance” to unseat the APC. Sowore’s AAC, which positions itself as a “complete break” from both the ruling party and the traditional opposition.
With the presidential election tentatively set for January 16, 2027, Sowore’s early declaration gives him roughly 20 months to build momentum, a necessary window given the AAC’s struggle to match the massive ground operations of the APC and PDP in previous cycles
