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AAC raises the alarm over alleged attack on Sowore

The African Action Congress has raised the alarm over an alleged attack on its 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in Ekiti State on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/aac-raises-the-alarm-over-alleged-attack-on-sowore/

AAC raises the alarm over alleged attack on Sowore

The African Action Congress (AAC) has raised concerns over an alleged attack on their 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and his campaign team in Ekiti State. According to the AAC, Sowore's whereabouts are currently unknown following the incident, which supposedly took place around 1pm on Friday. The party's statement, signed by spokesperson Abdulkareem Musa, described the situation as a significant security issue and urged security agencies to conduct an investigation into the matter and ensure the candidate's safety.

The AAC emphasized that politics and elections should not be treated as warfare, and no party should engage in violence, intimidation, or attacks on citizens exercising their democratic rights. They also warned that any harm to Sowore or his team would not be tolerated, demanding accountability for those responsible. In a separate post on Sowore's official X account, the AAC alleged that he had been kidnapped by armed criminals, further adding that his current location remained unknown.

However, the PUNCH could not independently verify the alleged attack or abduction as of the time of filing this report. The circumstances surrounding the incident and Sowore's whereabouts remained unclear, with no additional details provided by the AAC.

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