Omoyele Sowore, a presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), claims that if he is elected in 2027, his administration will not create an office for the First Lady.
In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Sowore made the claim that the Nigerian Constitution does not recognize the role of First Lady.
Although he insisted that his wife would not hold an official position or office as a result of his presidency, he claimed that becoming president would not have an impact on his marriage.
“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.
“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.
End To Security Votes
The AAC presidential candidate also outlined plans to reduce the cost of governance, saying his proposed measures could save about N4 trillion.
“We will stop security votes to governors, we will make this happen. Of course it will require some constitutional changes so that the money that goes to the governor as a person can take care of the wage bill of the state.”
Ultimately, Sowore asserts his right to make decisions that align with his vision and principles. He believes that as a leader, he has the autonomy to determine the structure of his administration and the positions within it. His stance reflects his commitment to his beliefs and his conviction that he is entitled to act according to his own judgment and preferences.
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