SOWORE ACCUSES TINUBU OF DOUBLE STANDARDS OVER CALL FOR PEACEFUL 2027 CAMPAIGNS
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused President Bola Tinubu of double standards over his call for peaceful and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sowore argued that Tinubu only began advocating peaceful political campaigns after being confronted and embarrassed by some Nigerians at a mosque in Abuja.
The activist accused the President of remaining silent over alleged attacks on opposition politicians and their supporters by suspected members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Tinubu had, in a statement on Friday, condemned political violence across the country and urged political parties to focus their campaigns on issues and policies that would improve the welfare of Nigerians.
The President also directed security agencies to deal decisively with individuals involved in political thuggery and other anti-democratic activities.
Reacting in a post on X on Saturday, Sowore questioned why Tinubu had not spoken out against previous incidents of political violence allegedly involving APC supporters.
He specifically referenced the recent governorship election in Osun State, where he alleged that APC members and supporters were responsible for the killing of several people.
Sowore also recalled an attack on his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on October 30, 2026, which he claimed was carried out by assassins sponsored by the APC and the City Boy Movement.
He said he had publicly accused Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon; and the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Oyetunde Ojo, of being involved in the incident.
The AAC candidate said he had called for an independent investigation into the attack but alleged that those identified by his team as principal suspects had yet to face justice.
He further cited an attack on an NDC town hall meeting in Lagos, where former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was expected to address supporters.
Sowore also alleged that APC supporters had been involved in deadly political violence in Enugu State and attacks on political opponents in Delta State.
“You cannot preach peaceful, issue-based campaigns only when political hostility reaches your doorstep, while rejoicing after your people organise and attack political opponents of your evil All Progressives Congress party,” Sowore wrote.
He maintained that Tinubu’s appeal for peaceful campaigns would lack credibility unless the President also addressed allegations of violence involving members and supporters of his party.
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