🇳🇬 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHY SERIES — NO. 4
OM OYELE SOWORE: FROM STUDENT ACTIVISM TO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
Full name: Omoyele Stephen Sowore
Date of birth: February 16, 1971
State of origin: Ondo State
Political party: African Action Congress (AAC)
Profession: Journalist, human rights activist and politician.
Early Life and Education
Omoyele Sowore was born on February 16, 1971, and hails from Ese-Odo, Ondo State, Nigeria. He studied Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Lagos, where he became actively involved in student unionism and political activism. He later obtained a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbia University in New York, United States.
Media Career
In 2006, Sowore founded SaharaReporters, an online news platform known for investigative journalism and reporting on corruption, governance and human rights issues in Nigeria.
Political Journey
Sowore founded the African Action Congress (AAC) in 2018. He contested Nigeria’s presidential election in 2019 and 2023, campaigning against corruption, poor governance and the political establishment.
In May 2026, he emerged as the AAC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election, making it his third presidential contest. His political message has consistently focused on revolutionary change, accountability and greater opportunities for ordinary Nigerians.
What He Says He Wants to Change
Sowore has advocated confronting corruption, unemployment, insecurity and poor governance. His supporters view his activism as a call for political transformation, while voters can assess his proposals, experience and party platform for themselves.
A QUESTION FOR NIGERIANS 🇳🇬
Sowore has spent years criticising Nigeria’s political establishment. If given the opportunity to lead the country, what policies and practical steps would you want him to prioritise?
Let’s discuss his record, ideas and vision for Nigeria.
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