The National Youth Leader of the African Action Congress (AAC), Comrade Yahaya M. Abdullahi, has condemned the alleged attack on...
The National Youth Leader of the African Action Congress (AAC), Comrade Yahaya M. Abdullahi, has condemned the alleged attack on the party’s presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, its National Chairman, Pastor Samuel Ajeigbe, and other party members in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Abdullahi alleged that more than 100 political thugs, led by an individual identified as Sola Adenijo, popularly known as Solar, attacked Sowore and his entourage at Tawakal-Tu Restaurant on Friday, October 30, 2026.
In a press statement, the AAC youth leader described the incident as unacceptable, saying it raised concerns about the safety of citizens, political freedom and the protection of democratic rights in the country.
He explained that Sowore had travelled to Ekiti State as a registered participant in the Ikogosi Marathon, arguing that his presence in the state was an exercise of his constitutional right to freedom of movement.
Abdullahi cited Section 41(1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which guarantees freedom of movement to Nigerian citizens, stressing that no individual or group should intimidate or assault anyone for exercising that right.
The AAC youth leader also called on Nigerian youths to reject political violence, particularly the alleged practice of accepting financial inducements from political actors to attack opposition figures.
He urged young Nigerians not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of political violence against individuals advocating for a better future for the country.
According to him, the future of Nigerian youths should take precedence over temporary financial benefits, adding that political disagreements should be resolved through dialogue, constructive engagement and democratic participation rather than violence.
Abdullahi further called on the relevant authorities to guarantee the safety of Sowore, Ajeigbe and other AAC members during political activities and public engagements.
He maintained that membership of an opposition political party and support for Sowore were not crimes, warning that exercising constitutionally guaranteed rights should not expose citizens to intimidation or physical attacks.
The AAC youth leader also demanded justice, accountability and the protection of the constitutional rights of all Nigerians, insisting that the country belongs to every citizen, regardless of political affiliation.
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