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2027: Sowore Unveils Sweeping Agenda, Says AAC Will Transform Nigeria
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled his party’s agenda for the 2027 general election, promising major changes in wages, electricity, education, housing, healthcare, agriculture, security and the fight against corruption.
Sowore disclosed this in an interview with Independent Newspaper on Sunday, following his emergence as the AAC presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
He said his nomination was not merely about acquiring another political title but accepting what he described as a responsibility to participate in the struggle to transform Nigeria.
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“For me, becoming the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress is not about acquiring another title. It is about accepting another assignment in the historic struggle to liberate Nigeria,” Sowore said.
He recalled his involvement in campaigns against military dictatorship, corruption and oppression, saying the AAC was created to provide what he described as a revolutionary political alternative.
“The AAC was created because we understood that the old political establishment cannot rescue Nigeria from a crisis it created,” he said.
According to him, the party is placing ordinary Nigerians, including workers, farmers, students, women, young people and the disadvantaged, at the centre of political power.
₦500,000 Monthly Living Wage
Sowore proposed a ₦500,000 monthly living minimum wage for Nigerian workers, arguing that existing wages are insufficient to meet the needs of ordinary citizens.
“We intend to change that fundamentally. We are proposing a ₦500,000 monthly living minimum wage because Nigerian workers cannot continue receiving starvation wages while senators, governors and political appointees consume millions every month,” he said.
24-Hour Electricity
The AAC candidate promised to deliver 24-hour electricity, linking reliable power supply to industrial development and economic growth.
“We will deliver 24-hour electricity because no serious industrial economy can operate permanently on generators,” he said.
Free Education
Sowore promised free and accessible education at all levels, saying no Nigerian child should be denied education because of poverty.
He said universal education would form part of his administration’s broader social and economic programme.
One Million Homes And Rent Reform
He also pledged to construct one million public mixed-income homes.
Sowore promised to reform tenancy laws so that working people would not be forced to pay one or two years’ rent in advance.
Healthcare As A Right
On healthcare, he said access to medical care should not depend on a person’s financial status.
“Healthcare must become a right, not a privilege reserved for people who can afford medical tourism,” he said.
Industrialisation, Agriculture And Jobs
Sowore promised to industrialise Nigeria, massively expand agricultural production and processing, rebuild infrastructure and create dignified employment.
He said his administration would focus on expanding production rather than policies that place the burden of economic hardship on ordinary Nigerians.
Security And Police Reform
The AAC candidate also promised to reform policing and security institutions, improve the welfare of security personnel and deploy modern technology to tackle insecurity.
He specifically mentioned drones and advanced intelligence systems as part of the proposed security strategy.
Sowore said security personnel were themselves affected by the shortcomings of the system, arguing that many were poorly paid, poorly equipped and sometimes sent into dangerous situations without adequate support.
He also demanded professionalism from security agencies during the 2027 campaigns.
“Police officers, soldiers and intelligence personnel are employees of the Nigerian people. They are not private security guards belonging to a president, governor, minister or ruling political party,” he said.
Anti-Corruption Drive
Sowore pledged an uncompromising fight against corruption and promised to recover public resources allegedly stolen by political office holders.
“We will wage an uncompromising war against corruption and recover public resources stolen by political officeholders. Nigeria’s wealth must work for Nigerians,” he said.
Criticism Of Tinubu’s Economic Policies
The AAC candidate also criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, rejecting the description of policies that impoverish Nigerians as reforms.
“If your economic policy increases hunger, destroys purchasing power, closes businesses and pushes millions deeper into poverty, you cannot simply call it reform and expect people to applaud,” Sowore said.
He said an AAC government would reverse what he described as the philosophy behind such policies.
Instead of punishing ordinary Nigerians, he said his administration would expand production, invest in productive infrastructure, raise wages, stabilise electricity, reduce transportation and energy costs, support domestic manufacturing and agriculture, and use government procurement to strengthen Nigerian producers.
“Economic policy must answer one basic question. Does it improve the material condition of the Nigerian people? If it does not, it has failed,” he said.
Sowore Defends Leftist Government
Sowore also argued that Nigerians were ready for a Leftist government, saying citizens already understood the effects of inequality and exploitation through their daily experiences.
“Our socialism is practical. It means the wealth produced by society must improve the lives of the people who produce it,” he said.
He said his interpretation of socialism included universal education, healthcare, decent housing, electricity, living wages and social protection.
“It means workers deserve dignity. It means Nigeria’s natural resources belong to Nigerians rather than a handful of politically connected billionaires,” he added.
People-Funded 2027 Campaign
Sowore said AAC would rely on ordinary Nigerians rather than wealthy political patrons to fund its 2027 campaign.
He proposed a people-funded campaign where supporters could contribute ₦1,000, ₦5,000 or ₦10,000, alongside their time, skills and organising capacity.
“Our opponents may have billions of naira. They may have governors, private jets and access to state resources, but there is something money cannot manufacture, and that is conviction,” he said.
“You cannot buy a genuine movement. Our greatest war chest will be millions of Nigerians determined to end the political order that has impoverished them.”
Sowore Says AAC Can Win 2027
Sowore, who is seeking the presidency for the third time, said AAC’s chances in 2027 had never been better.
He dismissed political realignments among established parties, arguing that politicians frequently move between platforms without changing their political ideas or methods.
“In 2019, people said we could not run. We ran. In 2023, they said we would disappear. We remained,” he said.
“Our greatest strength in 2027 will be Nigerians themselves.”
He added: “Millions of people are discovering that changing the driver while keeping the same broken vehicle will never take Nigeria anywhere.”
“This election will be the establishment against the people, and we are firmly on the side of the people,” he said.
Grassroots Mobilisation
On how AAC plans to build a nationwide campaign, Sowore said the party would organise from the grassroots.
“Every ward matters. Every polling unit matters. Every village, campus, market, workplace and community matters,” he said.
He said AAC organisers must live among the people, understand their struggles and organise around those issues rather than wait in party offices for instructions.
According to him, technology would be used for volunteer coordination, fundraising, voter education, election monitoring and mobilisation, but it would not replace human organisation.
“Our objective is simple. One organiser becomes 10; 10 become 100; 100 become thousands, and thousands become millions,” Sowore said.
“That is how movements are built, and that is how we intend to win.”
The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed a series of operational successes recorded across eight states, including the rescue of kidnapped victims, the recovery of firearms and rocket launchers, the repulsion of bandit attacks and the arrest of suspects linked to armed robbery and murder.
The Force made the disclosure on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in its 24-hour operational update covering security operations recorded on October 2 and related reporting periods.
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According to the Police, the operations were recorded in Sokoto, Benue, Katsina, Ogun, Taraba, Cross River and Oyo states.
Sokoto: Police Foil Bandit Attack, Recover Rocket Launchers
In Sokoto State, Police tactical teams, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) engaged suspected bandits who attacked Tsabre Village.
The Police said the attackers were overpowered and fled into the forest with casualties.
A subsequent bush-combing operation led to the recovery of two rocket launchers, two empty AK-47 magazines, a Tecno keypad phone, a torchlight, an army jungle hat, a sweater cap, five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket.
The Police said no casualty was recorded on its side.
Katsina: Bandits Repelled on Funtua-Zaria Road
In Katsina State, a joint team comprising VCRU, 83 Police Mobile Force (PMF) and other tactical operatives engaged suspected heavily armed bandits who reportedly blocked the Funtua-Zaria Road and opened fire on commuters.
The Police said the attackers were repelled and traffic flow was restored along the road.
Four injured commuters were evacuated for medical treatment.
The incident is being investigated by the SCID, Katsina.
Ogun: Police Rescue Nine Kidnapped Travellers
In Ogun State, the Police disclosed the rescue of nine travellers who were kidnapped on September 29, 2026, by armed men along the Benin-Sagamu Expressway.
According to the Force, the victims were released unharmed following sustained pressure mounted by the Police and sister security agencies.
“Their statements were taken and they were reunited with their families,” the Police said.
The case is being investigated by the SCID, Abeokuta.
Katsina: Four Kidnap Victims Rescued
The Police also reported the rescue of four kidnapped victims in Katsina State, as reflected in its consolidated operational returns for the reporting period.
The Force said the matter was being investigated by the SCID, Katsina.
Oyo: Three Arrested Over Alleged Robbery, Murder
In Oyo State, operatives of the VCRU arrested Akinrinola Oluwatobi, 28; Okunola Mathew, 24; and Ibrahim Rabiu, 23, in connection with the alleged armed robbery and murder of Mrs Wahab Rukayat.
The Police said the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence after operatives raided a criminal hideout in the Sabo area of Ibadan.
An iPhone 7 Plus belonging to the deceased was reportedly recovered during the operation.
The Force further stated that the complainant identified the suspects during an identification parade and that they confessed to the crime.
The case is being investigated by the SCID, Ibadan.
The Police said the various operations formed part of its ongoing efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, cult-related activities, armed robbery and other crimes across the country.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has attributed renewed investment and stronger performance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly the removal of petroleum subsidy and reforms in the foreign exchange market.
Shettima spoke on Friday in Lagos while commissioning the ultra-modern corporate headquarters of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited in Victoria Island.
The Vice President said the reforms had confronted distortions that previously discouraged productive investment, while improved market stability was helping businesses make longer-term investment decisions.
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According to him, greater exchange-rate predictability strengthens procurement, improves investment decisions and supports production.
“The stabilisation of the market is restoring the confidence businesses need to commit capital beyond the next quarter. A business must be able to plan before it can expand.
“Greater exchange rate predictability strengthens procurement, improves investment decisions and supports production,” Shettima said.
He assured investors that the Federal Government would continue to create conditions that reward enterprise, encourage technological advancement and sustain economic growth.
“We recognise the sacrifices reform has demanded, and our obligation is to translate economic progress into better lives,” he added.
Speaking on the newly commissioned Northwest Petroleum facility, Shettima described the headquarters as a significant expansion for the indigenous company and said it demonstrated the capacity of Nigerian businesses to compete, innovate and deliver at international standards.
He said the facility sends a message to investors, customers and Nigerians that Northwest Petroleum is preparing for decades of service in a changing global energy economy.
“We take particular pride in seeing an indigenous enterprise expand with such conviction. Nigerian ownership must mean Nigerian capacity to compete, invent and deliver,” the Vice President said.
Shettima also stressed the importance of private enterprises in creating employment and economic opportunities, noting that government alone cannot manufacture prosperity.
He commended Northwest Petroleum for building a strong Nigerian presence across the oil and gas value chain since 1998, saying its continued expansion could create opportunities for young Nigerians, professionals, suppliers, transport operators, maintenance providers and other businesses.
The Vice President urged the company to use its new corporate hub to improve efficiency, coordination and productivity across its expanding operations.
He also expressed confidence that the facility would nurture creativity, reward innovation, generate profitability and contribute to Nigeria’s economic development.
Earlier, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended private-sector investors for contributing to the growth of the state.
Sanwo-Olu described the private sector as the “oil of growth” and reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
He also thanked investors in the oil and gas, financial services and construction sectors for their contributions to the development of Lagos.
The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited, Winifred Akpani, said the new facility represented the company’s growth, confidence in Nigeria’s future and determination to build a modern Nigerian company capable of operating to high standards.
Akpani said the smart building was designed to promote collaboration, strengthen operational efficiency, encourage innovation and empower the company’s workforce.
She added that the future of the energy industry would increasingly depend on innovation, technology, responsible investment, strong partnerships and the development of Nigerian talent.
Also present at the commissioning were former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode; Fatima Aliko-Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Oil and Gas, WAEP, and Fertilizer, Dangote Industries Limited; former Delta State Governor James Ibori; and other business and industry leaders.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to commission the new corporate headquarters of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited.
Shettima, who is the Special Guest of Honour at the event, is expected to deliver the keynote address and officially commission the facility alongside Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other government and private-sector leaders.
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The development was disclosed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President on Friday.
Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited is an indigenous oil and gas company involved in the importation, supply, distribution and storage of petroleum products, as well as crude oil export activities.
The investment is being positioned in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda of mobilising private capital, strengthening indigenous businesses and expanding the role of the private sector in Nigeria’s economic development.
The Tinubu administration has continued to emphasise private-sector-led growth and investment mobilisation as key components of its development strategy, with a focus on job creation, increased productive capacity and a more competitive economy.
The commissioning brings together senior government officials and private-sector stakeholders as the administration seeks to encourage greater domestic investment and enterprise development.
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