Sowore mocks peace accord, cites Osun deaths despite similar pact

Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore dismissed the National Peace Accord as a mere ritual, citing the deaths of 50 people in Osun State's August 15 governorship election as evidence that similar agreements have failed to prevent political violence in the past. Speaking to journalists at the Peace Accord signing ceremony in Abuja, Sowore stated that he did not have faith in the process, arguing that it was more of a ceremonial opportunity for candidates to socialize.

He faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission's handling of the results process, claiming that the commission had not yet completed the upload of all election results three days after the election. Sowore also questioned the characterisation of the Osun election as peaceful, noting that 50 citizens had died as a result of the poll.

He proposed a Justice Accord to give enforcement teeth to the National Peace Accord, and criticized the endorsement of President Tinubu by Osun State governor-elect Ademola Adeleke.