“Aso Rock Belongs To Nigerians, Not APC” — Sowore Clarifies His Letter To Tinubu

The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has explained why his party applied to use Aso Rock for the inauguration of his presidential campaign council, insisting that opposition parties should enjoy the same privileges as the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sowore, who spoke at an event organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on Thursday, said the application was based on his belief that opposition parties should have equal access to facilities used by the ruling party for political activities.

According to him, the AAC applied to use Aso Rock because the APC had used the presidential seat of power for party events.

He argued that since Aso Rock belonged to the Nigerian people, opposition parties should also be allowed to use it for their political activities.

“We asked to use Aso Rock because the APC uses Aso Rock to do political party events. So, we are saying, as a matter of right, since Aso Rock is our own, other political parties must be granted the opportunity to use Aso Rock the way APC uses Aso Rock,” he said.

Sowore also dismissed the possibility of joining a proposed opposition coalition, predicting that the alliance would collapse after the 2027 general elections.

“I don’t want to be part of your coalition because your rainbow coalition is going to die after 2027. I do not doubt it,” he said.

The AAC candidate criticised the political establishment, arguing that Nigerians were facing severe economic hardship.

He said the situation had become difficult for citizens, regardless of where the proposed opposition coalition was formed.

“Whether it is made in Port Harcourt, made in Lagos or made in Osun State, it has brought sorrow. And honestly, things are hard for the people of this country,” Sowore said.