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Sowore’s AAC requests Tinubu for 5,000-member campaign venue
AAC asks Tinubu for Presidential Villa and logistics for 5,000 campaign members.
In brief
AAC asks Tinubu for Presidential Villa and logistics for 5,000 campaign members. AAC requests presidential venue and logistics for 5,000 campaign council members from Tinubu. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
AAC requests venue
The African Action Congress (AAC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to provide the Presidential Villa in Abuja as a venue for the inauguration of its presidential campaign council, along with food, drinks and other logistics…
Request letter date
The AAC sent a letter dated 21 October 2026 requesting approval to hold the inauguration on 11 November 2026.
Inauguration context
President Tinubu inaugurated the APC Presidential Campaign Council at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on 14 October 2026.
AAC's candidate
Mr Sowore, a human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, is the AAC's presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
AAC's reasoning
The AAC said its request is based on the principles of multi-party democracy, political inclusiveness and equal treatment of political parties.
AAC's stated purpose
The AAC claims approving its request would demonstrate the Presidency's commitment to fairness, equal access, and the principle that public institutions must serve all Nigerians without partisan discrimination.
AAC's additional request
The AAC asked Mr Tinubu to communicate the procedures and conditions for approving such requests.
Presidential response
The president's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated Mr Tinubu charged council members to demonstrate unity, commitment and dedication while keeping governance priorities on track.
No logistical confirmation
The State House statement did not indicate that the APC received food, drinks or other logistical support for 5,000 people, or that the party was granted exclusive use of the Presidential Villa.
Letter shared
![National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official X handle of Mr Ribadu | https://x.com/NuhuRibadu/status/1706387205881581715?s=20]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/02/Nuhu-Ribadu-NSA.jpg?w=1883&ssl=1)
Mr Sowore shared the letter, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Oshiokhue Ikpeminoghena, on Facebook on Wednesday.
Unclear response
It was not immediately clear whether the presidency had received and responded to the letter as of Wednesday.
The headline
AAC requests presidential venue and logistics for 5,000 campaign council members from Tinubu.
