Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has stated that he will campaign freely across Nigeria despite warnings reportedly issued by Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho against opposition figures organizing political rallies in the Southwest.
Sowore made the remarks during an appearance on Symfoni TV, where he insisted that no individual or group has the authority to restrict his political activities within the country. According to him, attempts to intimidate opposition politicians will not succeed in preventing him from reaching voters in any part of Nigeria.
“I will go anywhere in Nigeria to campaign, and I want to see him try to stop me. I am sure he will never try,” Sowore said during the interview. He argued that such threats are often used as psychological tactics aimed at discouraging political participation and discouraging citizens from preparing for the 2027 general elections.
Sowore further criticized Igboho’s political approach, describing it as what he referred to as “amala politics,” a term he said is commonly used in Oyo State to describe transactional or opportunistic political behavior. He explained that the style reflects a form of “chop-chop politics,” which prioritizes personal gain over genuine political principles.
Expanding on his criticism, Sowore compared Igboho’s political relevance to that of past political figures whose influence faded over time. He cited Arthur Nzeribe, who once famously vowed to sacrifice his life if Ibrahim Babangida did not become Nigeria’s president, and Daniel Kanu, who publicly pledged a similar commitment in support of Sani Abacha.
According to Sowore, both men later lost political relevance after the regimes they supported collapsed, suggesting that figures associated with controversial political movements often experience similar outcomes.
His comments come amid rising political discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, with debates intensifying over political influence, regional activism, and the freedom of opposition figures to campaign across different parts of the country.
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