Michael Ojo l Wednesday, April 04, 2018
IKEJA, Lagos, Nigeria – The premises of Muritala International Airport was rented by jubilant crowd who came in throve to welcome the publisher of Saharareporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, as he arrived Nigeria to commence campaign for his 2019 presidential ambition. Although, Mr. Sowore has not made official declaration, he has shown his intention to join the race for the highest political seat in Nigeria.
He had been touring the European countries in the last four weeks seeking support from Nigerians in the diaspora.There has been similar show of enthusiasm two days ago when young activists took to the streets and markets in Lagos to sensitize people on the importance of PVC and also introduced Mr. Sowore to them.
Speaking to Journalists who sought quick interview with him at the airport, on Tuesday, Mr. Sowore expressed his yearnings to have Nigeria well positioned amongst commit of states. He vowed to ensure power is taken from the cabals who, according to him, have not served any good purpose for Nigeria.
He said: “I am coming from New York and I have just arrived Nigeria to lead a movement to change power in the country. Some of the movement members are probably the people you saw outside. I am here to undertake a series of rallies, town hall meetings and others across Nigeria.
“It is over for the old people, it is over for the cabals, it is over for the mafias that have been running Nigeria down. That is what I am here to do and this is going to go on till 2019 and there is no going back.
“I have been doing activism for over 30 years, I have never done anything less than a national politics. So, there is no less position. The position that is most important to Nigerians today is the position of the president. I am more than qualified. I told you many times, I can run Nigeria better than President Muhammadu Buhari even in my sleep.
“There is no need going to become a Local Government Chairman, Councilor or a Senator when I can run the country as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. What else do you want me to tell you?”
The 47 year old activist turned journalist also took time to dismiss the allegation that he is being sponsored by some politicians, dismissing same as “baseless”. Mr. Sowore’s campaign train would be headed to Ibadan, Oyo state on April 6, 2018, where he is expected to be hosted by students, young activist and journalists.
He will be speaking at the Gamalial Onansode Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
