Leave 2027 alone, face insecurity – Sowore tackles Defence Minister, Musa

Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress, AAC, has criticized Defence Minister Christopher Musa for his claim that security agencies will remain neutral during the 2027 elections. Sowore accused Musa of aligning with President Bola Tinubu and questioned his ability to ensure impartiality. The activist lambasted Musa as a loudmouth who had failed in his duties as a military leader, urging him to address ongoing security issues and refrain from commenting on the upcoming polls.

Sowore's remarks came in response to Musa's statements after a meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Musa assured journalists that security operatives would be professional and allow Nigerians to vote without intimidation during the 2027 elections. He was accompanied by heads of various security agencies during the meeting.

Musa stated that President Tinubu hopes the 2027 polls will be free, fair, and credible, and that security agencies would prevent voter intimidation. Sowore dismissed Musa's assurances, asserting that he should focus on combating insecurity rather than discussing the elections.