Forget what people will say and join the coalition – Deji Adeyanju tells Omoyele Sowore

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), to join a coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a message posted on his X handle, Adeyanju acknowledged Sowore’s integrity and principled stance but urged him to set aside ideological concerns for the greater good. He emphasized that politics is a numbers game, not just about ideals, and that extraordinary situations demand difficult compromises.

Adeyanju appealed to Sowore to consider the coalition as a necessary step, saying it would earn him lasting respect from Nigerians, even if some critics remain unconvinced.

”Dear Egbon @YeleSowore,

I know you are different and unlike the thieving Nigerian politicians but please consider joining the coalition sir. Forget about what will people say about your long lasting principles and ideological values, etc. Extraordinary circumstances calls for extraordinary measures. 

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You will earn the permanent respect and admiration of all Nigerians if you make such a painful sacrifice. Politics is different from morality and activism; it’s a game of numbers. 

Let me also say that even in churches, there are witches and wizards. Everyone already know that you are uncompromising and different and you have nothing to prove to critics who will never like you anyway because of their support for their preferred candidates. Just consider the idea of joining the coalition sir. 

Respect and love always even if you don’t join.”