Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and renowned human rights activist, has declared that his administration will immediately reverse the naming of public facilities, infrastructure, and institutions after President Bola Tinubu and other political figures if elected in 2027.
In a bold statement against what he described as “personality cults and wasteful sycophancy,” Sowore criticized the recent trend of renaming national assets after living politicians, calling it a diversion from real governance and a misuse of public resources.
“Public facilities belong to the Nigerian people, not to any individual or political dynasty. If elected, we will restore original or merit-based names to airports, roads, barracks, conference centres, and other public assets that have been hastily renamed for self-glorification,” Sowore said.
He emphasized that governance should focus on delivering tangible results functional infrastructure, quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities rather than symbolic naming ceremonies.
“This culture of turning public property into personal monuments must end. We will prioritize the completion and maintenance of projects that actually serve the people over ego-driven rebranding exercises,” he added.
Sowore’s position forms part of his broader #Sowore2027 campaign platform, which includes radical reforms in education (free at all levels), public housing, anti-corruption measures, and accountable leadership. He argued that resources spent on renaming and lavish commissioning events should instead address pressing national challenges like poverty, insecurity, and unemployment.
The AAC candidate urged Nigerians to reject leadership defined by vanity projects and support a revolutionary agenda focused on people-centered development.