AAC Writes Tinubu, Demands Villa, Logistics, Food For 5,000 At Sowore’s Campaign Inauguration

The African Action Congress (AAC) has requested President Bola Tinubu to approve using the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 basic elections, whereas additionally requesting meals, drinks and logistical assist for 5,000 contributors.

The social gathering proposed November 11, 2026, for the ceremony in honour of its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, based on a letter dated October 21, 2026, and addressed to the President on the Presidential Villa.

The letter was signed by the AAC National Secretary, Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminoghena, who stated the requests had been made in preparation for the 2027 basic elections and within the spirit of multiparty democracy, political inclusiveness and equal remedy of political events.

The social gathering additionally requested refreshments and different logistical preparations for the 5,000 contributors anticipated on the occasion, together with supporters from Nigeria and overseas.

In the letter, the AAC argued that granting its requests would exhibit the Presidency’s dedication to equity and equal entry to public establishments, no matter political affiliation.

The social gathering cited preparations reportedly prolonged to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the same political engagement, insisting that opposition events ought to obtain comparable remedy.

“On behalf of the African Action Congress (AAC), I respectfully write to request approval to hold the inauguration ceremony of our Presidential Campaign Council on the 11th of November 2026 at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, in preparation for the 2027 general elections,” the letter learn.

The social gathering additional said that its request for meals, drinks and logistical assist was according to the precept of equal remedy amongst political events.

“In the spirit of multiparty democracy, political inclusiveness, and equal treatment of political parties, we also request the provision of food, drinks, and other logistical support for participants at the event, consistent with the arrangements reportedly extended to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a similar political engagement,” it said.

The AAC maintained that public establishments ought to serve all Nigerians with out partisan discrimination and urged the Tinubu administration to exhibit its dedication to equity by contemplating the requests.

“We believe that granting this request would demonstrate the Presidency’s commitment to fairness, equal access, and the principle that public institutions must serve all Nigerians without partisan discrimination,” the social gathering added.

The social gathering additionally requested the President to speak the relevant procedures and situations for approving the proposed ceremony.

The request comes as political events start preparations for the 2027 basic elections, with the AAC looking for to inaugurate its marketing campaign council forward of the polls.

The Presidency had but to reply to the request, based on the data out there within the letter.