The African Action Congress (AAC) has announced that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has officially stepped down as the party’s national chairman.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday shortly after Sowore emerged as the AAC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections during the party’s primaries held in Abuja.
According to the statement, Samuel Ajeigbe has now been appointed as the new National Chairman of the party.
“Omoyele Sowore has officially stepped down as the National Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC),” the party stated.
“The party hereby welcomes Samuel Ajeigbe as the new National Chairman of our great party.”
The development marks a significant leadership transition within the AAC as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections.
Sowore’s resignation as chairman came barely hours after he secured the party’s presidential ticket through unanimous endorsement by delegates and party leaders during the primaries conducted in the Federal Capital Territory.
The activist, who has remained one of Nigeria’s most vocal opposition figures, was presented with the party’s flag amid cheers from supporters and delegates drawn from different states across the country.
Speaking after accepting the nomination earlier, Sowore said the AAC was established to build a “new Nigeria” free from corruption, insecurity and bad governance.
He praised party members for remaining committed despite political pressure and economic hardship in the country.
Sowore also used the occasion to criticise the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of incompetence and attempting to manipulate public perception ahead of the 2027 elections.
He dismissed claims that over 10 million APC members voted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the party’s presidential primary.
“There is no way APC can have 10 million people as members,” Sowore had said.
“I can guarantee you that APC cannot boast of 10,000 members.”
