Sowore celebrates son on 17th birthday in US

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African Action Congress Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has celebrated his son, Olukomi Sowore, on his 17th birthday in the United States.

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Sowore, who recently returned to the US after 20 months away from his family, described his son as strong, courageous and independent-minded.

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In a post on his X handle on Friday, the activist wrote, “Today is my comrade son Olukomi’s 17th birthday! Watching him grow into the young man he is today has been an incredible joy. Olukomi has an indomitable spirit, strong, courageous, independent-minded, and determined. Happy 17th birthday, my son and comrade!”

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Sowore had earlier disclosed that he had returned to his family home in New Jersey after spending 20 months away from his family.

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In another X post on Thursday, he said his absence was linked to what he described as repeated actions by the administration of President Bola Tinubu against him.

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“After 20 long months away from my family, I have finally arrived at our family home in New Jersey,” he wrote.

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He alleged that the government had deployed various institutions against him, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services, and accused the authorities of repeatedly targeting his international passport and restricting his movement through detention and bail conditions.

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Sowore thanked his lawyers and supporters for standing by him throughout the period.

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He also said he would visit several cities across the United States and Canada to engage Nigerians and supporters of his political movement before returning to Nigeria to continue his 2027 presidential campaign.

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“I am finally home with my family,” he said.

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Sowore contested the 2023 presidential election under the African Action Congress and has indicated his intention to contest the 2027 election.

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