According to a report by Daily Post, on Friday, September 18, 2026, the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has stated that he would not seek medical treatment outside Nigeria if he is elected president.
Sowore made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, where he discussed his position on leadership, healthcare and the use of public resources.
The AAC presidential candidate said he believes that Nigeria should be capable of providing the medical care required by its leaders.
He maintained that if he becomes president, he would remain in the country for medical treatment rather than travelling abroad whenever he falls sick.
He said, “Any sickness that I can’t treat in Nigeria when I become president should better kill me. I can tell you that for free.
Sowore’s position reflects his broader argument that public office holders should have confidence in the country’s institutions and services.
He also indicated that he would not use the Presidency as a means of providing personal benefits for himself or his family.
The politician further stated that he would not bring what he described as family liabilities into Nigeria if he eventually wins the presidential election.
According to him, his priority as president would be to serve Nigerians and ensure that government resources are directed towards issues that affect the wider population.
Sowore also spoke about the role of the First Lady, arguing that the position does not have a constitutional basis in Nigeria.
He said that becoming president would not mean the end of his marriage, but he would not create or maintain an official office for his wife because such an office is not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution.
He explained that women would still have opportunities to participate and be heard under his administration.
However, he questioned the need for an office that he described as unconstitutional and argued that public funds should instead be channelled towards development projects and other areas that directly benefit Nigerians.
“I’m not bringing family liabilities back to Nigeria. There is no office of First Lady in the Nigerian Constitution.
Becoming president will not abolish my marriage, but I will not have the office of First Lady.
The comments form part of Sowore’s wider position on how he intends to approach the responsibilities of the presidency if elected in 2027.
He presented himself as a leader who would place public service above personal and family interests.
His remarks also touched on his view that government resources should be used for national development rather than maintaining arrangements that he believes do not have constitutional backing.
According to his position, the Presidency should remain focused on addressing the needs of Nigerians and improving public institutions.
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