Has Omoyele Sowore been kidnapped on the campaign trail? That’s the chilling claim his party is making this afternoon.

Here’s what we know so far, according to cbinews.tv:

The African Action Congress (AAC) says its 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and members of his campaign team were allegedly attacked in Ekiti State at about 1 pm on Friday.

In a statement signed by Abdulkareem Musa, spokesperson for the Sowore/Magashi Campaign, the party says Sowore’s whereabouts are currently unknown and describes it as a “serious security concern.”

A post on Sowore’s official X account went even further: “Armed thugs kidnap Sowore. His current location is unknown!”

As of press time, CBI News could not independently verify the attack or abduction, and the campaign has not named the alleged attackers.

This isn’t just about 2027. Sowore is no stranger to high-stakes politics and personal risk.

He’s the founder of Sahara Reporters, a former political prisoner, and has contested the presidency in 2019 and 2023 under the AAC, polling about 14,000 votes in the last general election. Known for his #RevolutionNow activism, he has faced multiple arrests, DSS detentions, and treason charges in the past — charges he says are politically motivated.

He was in Ekiti for campaign activities on Thursday; his lawyer told the Federal High Court in Abuja that was why he missed his cyberbullying trial, which has now been adjourned till November.

Let’s be honest, this cuts to the heart of Nigerian democracy.

If a presidential candidate can be attacked on the campaign trail 18 months before an election, what does that say about political tolerance and safety for ordinary voters?

The AAC puts it bluntly: “Politics and elections are not warfare. No political actor has the right to engage in violence, intimidation or attacks on citizens exercising their democratic rights.”

Nigeria has a long, painful history of election-related violence, from the South-West crises of the 60s and 80s to the thuggery that marred the 2023 polls, where INEC logged over 100 election violence incidents. Early attacks like this are often a red flag.

The campaign is calling on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and INEC to urgently investigate, carry out a security assessment and provide protective measures.

“We demand an immediate security assessment... The authorities must not wait for a tragedy before taking preventive action,” the statement reads.

All eyes are now on the Ekiti Police Command and the DSS for confirmation, Sowore’s location, and a full briefing.

We are monitoring the story and will bring you verified updates.

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