Anifowose Samson
Omoyele Sowore, 2023 African Action Congress Presidential Candidate, publisher of Sahara Reporters and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has delivered a blistering critique of Nigeria’s past and present political figures, distancing himself from what he described as a legacy of looting, impunity, and betrayal of public trust.
In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, Sowore wrote:
“I did not join Bola Ahmed Tinubu in distributing heroin and cocaine in Chicago. I did not join Atiku Abubakar in looting the Nigerian Customs dry… I have never joined an armed robbery gang. I have never pledged allegiance to any cult gang—no matter how popular, powerful, or fanciful.”
He went on to name a host of powerful figures — including President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Abubakar Malami, Nasir El-Rufai, Peter Obi, Sule Lamido, and Rotimi Amaechi — alleging that they have played roles in what he terms the “national nightmare” that continues to plague Nigeria.
Sowore, who has consistently advocated for radical political reform, declared his sole allegiance to the oppressed and marginalized, vowing to stand with those “ready and willing to end this national nightmare.”
“Let it be known: I stand with a vanguard of justice. A coalition of truth. A revolutionary team to restore the dignity of the Nigerian people and Africans,” he stated.
The statement has sparked widespread attention on social media, with supporters hailing his boldness, while critics accuse him of engaging in political grandstanding. Several individuals mentioned in the post are yet to respond at the time of this report.
Sowore, a former presidential candidate and human rights activist, has remained a controversial yet unrelenting voice in Nigeria’s political space — often clashing with authorities and calling for mass resistance against entrenched political interests.
