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Omoyele Sowore Explains Why He Won’t Team Up with Peter Obi

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Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), recently explained why he won’t form a political alliance with the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Sowore, who has been a prominent activist and a critical voice in Nigerian politics for years, shared his views on the Honest Bunch Podcast, expressing strong reservations about Obi’s political image and track record.

Sowore argued that Obi, despite his popularity, is fundamentally no different from the traditional political elite he has opposed throughout his career.

He described Obi as being skilled at “packaging” himself to appeal to the public but stated that this superficial appeal doesn’t change his assessment of Obi as part of Nigeria’s established political class.

“I was already running for President before Peter Obi became prominent,” Sowore emphasized.

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Sowore went further, explaining that he has always rejected alliances with politicians he considers to be part of the country’s longstanding issues of corruption and inefficiency.

This, he said, is the same reason he would not consider aligning with Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), noting that Obi had served as Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 presidential election.

“In 2019, while I was running for president, Obi was on the ballot as vice presidential candidate for Atiku.

I’ve never believed in aligning with those who represent what I stand against,” he remarked.

He made this statement, pointing out his belief that holding any significant political office without a visible positive impact is a red flag in his view.

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He expressed his frustration with the idea of the “lesser evil” in Nigerian politics, emphasizing that, for him, someone is either a good leader or not—there’s no middle ground.

In his concluding remarks, Sowore urged Nigerians to look beyond the surface and demand transparency, performance, and accountability from their leaders.


 

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Singer Charly Boy Reacts to ADC’s 2027 Plans: “Is It About Change or Power?”

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Nigerian singer Charly Boy has shared his thoughts on the recent political move by the political party African Democratic Congress (ADC).

It can be noted that the party is gearing up to challenge President Tinubu’s position in the 2027 elections.

The singer took to social media to express his thoughts on the move and questioned who the party is truly fighting for.

“Are they fighting for you, or fighting to sit where their enemies used to sit? Are they shouting ‘enough is enough’ because they’ve changed… or because they’re no longer the ones benefitting?”

“We don’t just need new names. We need new values, new visions, and people with the guts to live by them. 2027 is not about revenge. It’s about rescue.”

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Amaechi Says Buhari Performed Better Than Tinubu

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, believes that despite his shortcomings, former President Muhammadu Buhari performed better than the current administration under President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi admitted Buhari didn’t achieve everything he set out to do, but insisted that things were still better under his leadership compared to now. “Buhari will be the first to tell you he didn’t accomplish all his plans, but by every standard, his government outperformed this one,” Amaechi said.

The former Rivers State governor pointed to areas like security and the independence of institutions, especially the electoral commission, as key areas where Buhari did better. “In terms of security, Buhari placed more focus there. When it comes to the independence of INEC, there was far more freedom under Buhari than we’re seeing now,” he added.

Amaechi also criticised the current state of politics, claiming that new political parties can’t even get registered because of interference from government officials. He made it clear that his comments are not personal, saying he would have been the first to commend President Tinubu if things were going well.


 

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Amaechi Says It’s Time for a Southern President to Rule Nigeriar

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Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has maintained that Nigeria’s next president should come from the South. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi stressed that while power should shift to the South, competence and character must be the key factors in choosing leaders, not just regional sentiment.

He pointed out that the coming elections won’t just be about political parties but will be a fight between everyday Nigerians and the political class. In his words, “Nigeria belongs to everyone. We can’t keep running a system where one region holds all the power and others are sidelined. There are capable leaders in the South. It’s time to restore balance and deliver real results.”

Amaechi added that the elections should not be based on blind party loyalty, saying, “This is about Nigerians taking a stand against the political elite. If we truly want change, now is the time to act.” He believes the South is prepared to take the lead, promising a platform that gives every Nigerian a voice and renewed hope.


 

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