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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed concern over the process surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-nomination, particularly the role played by third parties in obtaining and completing his nomination form.
Sowore’s criticism follows developments in which Public Works Minister and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, signed a presidential nomination form reportedly worth ₦100 million.
In a statement issued on Tuesday through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, Umahi described the move as a symbol of continued support for the government’s agenda.
He described the nomination form as “a watershed moment in Nigeria’s ongoing development journey,” adding that it reflects “a collective commitment to the continuity, stability and consolidation of progress achieved under the current administration.”
Umahi further highlighted what he described as important achievements under Tinubu’s leadership, particularly in infrastructure development.
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According to him, the ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across the country are very important to encourage economic growth and national development.
The minister added that the president “is well positioned to complete ongoing initiatives and further deepen development across all sectors,” while calling for continued support from the Nigerian people, and emphasizing that “consistent leadership is critical to achieving long-term national goals.”
However, while reacting via his verified X account, Sowore questioned the appropriateness of the process, and questioned why the presidential nomination documents were being handled by someone else.
“Why does someone always fill in @officialABAT Tinubu election forms even though he’s not there? Is it so he can distance himself when they fill in his questionable or lacking qualifications?” he wrote.
