Tinubu Is Sick, They Can’t Hide the Truth Forever – Sowore Alleges

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has renewed his criticism of President Bola Tinubu, alleging that the Nigerian leader is seriously ill and should not seek re-election in 2027.

Sowore made the allegation on Monday, November 9, 2026, in a post on his X account, where he shared a video showing Tinubu during an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign event in Rivers State.

The human rights activist claimed that individuals surrounding the President were concealing the seriousness of his alleged health condition to protect their personal interests. “I insist that this man is very, very sick and cannot even manage his personal affairs, let alone those of a country desperately in need of dynamic leadership,” Sowore wrote.

He further alleged that people benefiting from what he described as Tinubu’s cognitive and physical decline were preventing Nigerians from knowing the truth about the President’s health. Sowore’s comments come amid renewed public discussions about Tinubu’s health following videos from recent political engagements that attracted reactions on social media.

The controversy also follows an earlier call by Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who questioned whether Tinubu could withstand the demands of another presidential campaign after a video appeared to show the President staggering at an APC rally in Akwa Ibom State. Ibe urged the President’s family to advise him to reconsider his planned re-election bid.

Tinubu’s health has repeatedly featured in Nigeria’s political discussions, particularly following periods when he travelled abroad for medical related visits or extended stays. However, Sowore’s latest claims about the President’s physical and cognitive condition have not been independently established through publicly available medical evidence.

The Presidency has previously dismissed concerns about Tinubu’s health. Following his return from a trip to Europe in September 2026, the President reportedly assured Nigerians that he was fit and capable of carrying out his duties.

Sowore’s latest remarks add to growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition figures increasingly questioning the President’s leadership and eligibility to seek another term.