They want to convict me to stop my 2027 presidential ambition - Sowore

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & LawPolitics

They want to convict me to stop my 2027 presidential ambition - Sowore

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused the Federal High Court of trying to convict him at all costs to stop his presidential ambition in the 2027 election. Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, stated that a conviction would lead to automatic disqualification. He is standing trial for defamation charges against President Tinubu, brought by the Department of State Services (DSS).

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