Lawyer and political activist Deji Adeyanju has asked Omoyele Sowore, who ran for president under the African Action Congress, to join the group of opposition parties. This coalition is working to remove the current ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Adeyanju said Sowore should not worry about what people will say. He believes it’s more important for opposition leaders to unite so they can defeat the APC in the 2027 election.

In a post shared on his X handle this morning, Adeyanju wrote;

‘’Dear Egbon @YeleSowore,

I know you are different and unlike the thieving Nigerian politicians but please consider joining the coalition sir. Forget about what will people say about your long lasting principles and ideological values, etc. Extraordinary circumstances calls for extraordinary measures. 

You will earn the permanent respect and admiration of all Nigerians if you make such a painful sacrifice. Politics is different from morality and activism; it’s a game of numbers. 

Let me also say that even in churches, there are witches and wizards. Everyone already know that you are uncompromising and different and you have nothing to prove to critics who will never like you anyway because of their support for their preferred candidates. Just consider the idea of joining the coalition sir. 

Respect and love always even if you don’t join.”