2027 Presidency: AAC Turns Abuja Federal High Court Into Campaign Venue Over DSS Suit

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The African Action Congress (AAC) has officially designated the Federal High Court and the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja as its official presidential campaign venues for the rest of October 2026.

The opposition party announced the decision on Thursday following what it described as persistent judicial harassment and politically motivated legal distractions targeting its presidential candidate, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.

In a press statement signed by the AAC National Publicity Secretary, Rex I. Elanu, the party revealed that Sowore has been compelled to spend critical campaign hours defending himself rather than engaging voters.

The legal battle stems from a lawsuit instituted by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi.

The AAC strongly condemned the DSS lawsuit, labelling it a “frivolous” distraction engineered to drain the party’s time and resources. Party leadership argued that these legal hurdles are a deliberate attempt to prevent Sowore from discussing critical national issues with the Nigerian electorate.

“The party will continue its campaign activities wherever its presidential candidate is required to appear,” Elanu stated, asserting that the judicial proceedings would not stall their momentum or derail their interactions with the public.

Mass Mobilisation Slated for Monday

Refusing to suspend its political itinerary due to litigation, the AAC has called on its members, pro-democracy advocates, and concerned citizens to converge on the Federal High Court in Abuja for Sowore’s next scheduled appearance on Monday, October 19, 2026.

The solidarity gathering is scheduled to commence at 8:00 AM. According to party officials, the planned mobilization is intended to double as a political rally and a peaceful demonstration advocating for democratic rights, freedom of expression, and unhindered access to justice.

Reiterating its stance on governance, the AAC reaffirmed its commitment to the struggle for a better Nigeria, declaring that the party’s message will be heard—even from the steps of the courtroom.