Thousands of Nigerians have reportedly registered as members of the African Action Congress (AAC) within 24 hours after the party’s National Chairman and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, issued what he described as a “revolutionary call for political renewal.”
The surge followed Sowore’s online appeal urging citizens to take active ownership of their political future by registering with the AAC, which he described as “a Pan-African revolutionary platform committed to truth, justice, and the welfare of the masses.”
A party insider told Chronicle Reporters that Sowore’s outreach had sparked an unprecedented wave of membership sign-ups across the country, particularly through his personal referral link.
“In less than 24 hours after Sowore called for Nigerians to register as members of the AAC, about 2,000 people have registered using his link. Others are still registering as we speak,” the source said.
According to the source, the registration process is transparent, with real-time updates available to all members on the AAC website, where Sowore currently ranks second on the referral leaderboard.
The development comes amid growing public disillusionment with Nigeria’s dominant political parties, which Sowore has repeatedly accused of perpetuating “decades of recycled leadership and betrayal by the ruling class.”
In a message posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, the former presidential candidate called on Nigerians to “get involved, get organised, and stand for integrity, transparency, and justice in leadership.”
“It is time for Nigerians, young and old, to take ownership of their political future,” Sowore declared. “Stop letting the same politicians recycle failure across generations. They lied to your grandparents, probably to your parents too—now it’s your turn to stand up for yourself.”
Sowore urged citizens to visit aacparty.org to complete their registration, emphasizing that the AAC represents a genuine vehicle for social transformation and national renewal.
“Together, we can make our country work. No one can stop an idea whose time has come,” he said, quoting French novelist Victor Hugo.
Since its formation in 2018, the AAC has positioned itself as an alternative to Nigeria’s entrenched political establishment, advocating for governance reform, youth empowerment, and anti-corruption.
Sowore’s latest call appears to have reignited enthusiasm among young Nigerians, many of whom see the party’s message as a credible path toward genuine change in the country’s political landscape.