Igboho Rejects Sowore Criticism of Tinubu Support

Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, has firmly rejected criticism from human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who accused him of engaging in transactional politics by supporting President Bola Tinubu's potential reelection bid in 2027. The exchange, which unfolded on Tuesday through social media and public statements, highlights deepening divisions within Nigeria's activist circles amid ongoing security challenges in the Southwest region.

Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, made the remarks in a viral video where he criticized regional agitators and influencers for aligning with political figures for personal gain. He specifically referenced Igboho's endorsement of Tinubu, labeling it "amala politics," a term implying opportunistic engagement rather than principled activism. Sowore argued that such alignments undermine genuine efforts to address national issues.

In response, Igboho issued a statement through his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He described Sowore's comments as an "inconsequential rant" that the public should ignore. "We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho's...