Activist-turned-politician Omoyele Sowore has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that Nigeria needs a complete break from the ideas and leadership style of the country’s established political class.

Sowore, who was the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 general election, made the declaration during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today.

“I plan to contest the 2027 presidency. We have our primaries next week,” Sowore declared.

Speaking on the programme, the former presidential candidate argued that many of the politicians currently dominating Nigeria’s political space contributed to the country’s worsening poverty, insecurity, and economic hardship.

Responding to a question on why Nigerians should trust his ideas over those of President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde, and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, Sowore said their political ideas and policies were responsible for Nigeria’s present challenges.

According to him, the country has remained trapped in “poverty, insecurity, pain, sorrow and tears” because of the kind of leadership provided by the political elite over the years.

Sowore maintained that his political movement represents a different direction focused on systemic reforms and accountability, adding that Nigerians deserve a leadership model that prioritises the welfare of ordinary citizens.

The activist-turned-politician has consistently positioned himself as an alternative to both the ruling party and the mainstream opposition, campaigning on issues of governance reform, social justice, and youth inclusion in politics. (The Sun)