2027: Sowore Targets Tinubu’s Seat, Promises to Tackle Power, Insecurity, Unemployment

Human rights activist and pro-democracy advocate, Omoyele Sowore, has declared his intention to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to address Nigeria’s electricity crisis, insecurity and unemployment if elected.

Sowore, who previously contested the presidency under the African Action Congress (AAC), said his ambition to lead the country remains strong, noting that his political engagement goes beyond election periods.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja over the weekend, the activist said fixing Nigeria’s power sector would be a major priority of his administration, describing reliable electricity as a key driver of economic growth and national development.

According to him, stable power supply would boost industrialisation, create employment opportunities and contribute to tackling the country’s security challenges.

“The energy sector is critical to driving an industrial revolution in Nigeria. Once electricity is stable, it will stimulate economic growth, create jobs and also help reduce insecurity,” he said.

Sowore also criticised the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, arguing that the policies of the current administration have yet to significantly improve the living conditions of many Nigerians.

He stressed that Nigeria requires a new generation of leadership with the vision and capacity to address the country’s longstanding socio-economic challenges.

The activist added that his continued involvement in politics reflects his commitment to providing Nigerians with an alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sowore previously ran for president on the AAC platform in both the 2019 and 2023 general elections, campaigning on issues such as anti-corruption, youth empowerment and institutional accountability.

Beyond his political ambitions, he has remained active in civic advocacy and democratic reforms through public campaigns and his online investigative platform, Sahara Reporters, which has contributed to national conversations on transparency, governance and citizen participation.