Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has stated that although he was born into a Christian family, he no longer practices organised religion.…....
Sowore made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, where he spoke about his personal beliefs, upbringing, and political ambitions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
According to the activist and politician, his personal religion is “Justice,” stressing that he prefers to live by values and principles rather than identify with a religious institution for public approval.
He explained that despite being raised in a Christian home and bearing the middle name Stephen, he would not pretend to be religious in order to impress Nigerians or gain political support.
In his words, “I was born a Christian, my middle name is Stephen but I am not going to be using that to deceive you on TV.”
Sowore added that although he no longer practices Christianity in the conventional sense, his parents remain proud of him because of the way he conducts his life and the values he represents.
According to him, “My parents are probably happier with me than anybody who has been going to church forever.”
Speaking further during the interview, Sowore said his focus has always been on justice, accountability, and fighting for the rights of ordinary Nigerians rather than outward displays of religion.
He argued that moral character and integrity should matter more in leadership than religious identity or public demonstrations of faith.
The former presidential candidate also used the opportunity to speak about his political future, confirming that he intends to contest again in the 2027 presidential election.
Sowore has been a consistent critic of corruption, bad governance, and economic hardship in Nigeria. Over the years, he has built a reputation as an activist through protests and advocacy campaigns focused on government accountability and social justice.
He contested the presidential election under the AAC platform in both 2019 and 2023, campaigning on issues such as youth empowerment, institutional reforms, and anti-corruption policies.
