Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has launched a sharp attack on the emerging opposition coalition, warning that it is populated by individuals who lack the moral credibility to lead Nigeria.
Appearing on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Wednesday, Sowore criticized the newly formed alliance which has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform ahead of the 2027 elections for being dominated by political actors with tainted records.
“There are just too many people in the coalition you’re mentioning that I can’t sit across the table from without being tempted to act out of character,” he said.
Sowore named former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and former governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rauf Aregbesola among those he described as “betrayers of the Nigerian people.”
“These are typically people whose way of life is being evil, doing bad, being corrupt, short-changing the public, and being selfish,” he said, adding that his conclusions were based on documented evidence.
He dismissed the coalition as a vehicle for political opportunism, stating that giving power back to these figures would amount to a shift from “destruction to perdition.”
While acknowledging that some actors in politics genuinely seek reform, Sowore insisted that both the ruling APC and the new opposition coalition are filled with individuals focused on exploiting the masses rather than serving them.
“The only conditions I have are those that will help me help Nigerians those of us who genuinely want to save this country,” he declared.
Sowore’s criticism reflects deepening rifts within Nigeria’s opposition camp, as debates intensify over leadership integrity, credibility, and the future direction of the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The coalition which features prominent figures such as Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola, El-Rufai, and Senator David Mark is aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu, but continues to face internal tensions and public scrutiny over the ethical track records of its members.
