Sowore returns to Nigeria after months abroad, to resume 2027 bid
The AAC presidential candidate has returned from the US, saying he left over past treatment by Nigerian security agencies.
What happened
African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has returned to Nigeria from the United States, more than 20 months after leaving.123
Sowore said he is resuming his 2027 presidential campaign.123
He said he was expected to arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos before proceeding to Abuja.3
Sowore said he had left for the US because of arrests, detention, travel restrictions and the seizure of his international passport by Nigerian security agencies.2
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a response from Nigerian security agencies to Sowore's account of arrests, detention, travel restrictions and passport seizure.
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the specific arrests or detentions Sowore referred to, including dates or charges.
Why it matters
Sowore has attributed his time away from Nigeria to prior treatment by state security agencies, including detention and confiscation of his passport.2
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
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- 1PunchNGPrivate
- 2VanguardNGPrivate
Sowore returns to Nigeria, set for 2027 presidential campaign
- 3Premium TimesNGIndependent
Sowore returns to Nigeria, set for 2027 presidential campaign