The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said his administration would not establish an office for the First Lady if elected president in 2027, arguing that the position is not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution.

Sowore is the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC)

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore says his administration will not establish an office for the First Lady if he is elected president in 2027.

Sowore made the declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, arguing that the position of First Lady is not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution.

He said becoming president would not affect his marriage, but maintained that his wife would not hold an official position or office by virtue of his presidency.

“There is no office of First Lady in the Nigerian Constitution. Becoming the president will not abolish my marriage, but I will not have the office of First Lady,” he said.

Sowore said women would continue to have a voice in his administration, but questioned the use of public funds to maintain an office he described as unconstitutional.

“Women will be heard, but I don’t believe that you need a first lady who is holding an unconstitutional position and just wasting money that is meant for progress and projects.

“I am just telling you as a matter of policy that there won’t be an office of the first lady under the Sowore presidency,” he said.