Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate for 2027, says he will not travel abroad for medical treatment if elected. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he states that any sickness he cannot treat in Nigeria should “better kill” him.
Sowore frames the position as part of a broader commitment to improving Nigeria’s healthcare system, and he says he will avoid using the presidency for personal or family interests. He adds that he does not want to bring what he calls “family liabilities” into governance. The outlets also report that he reiterates opposition to an Office of the First Lady, saying it is unconstitutional and a misuse of public funds, while saying women would still have a strong voice in his administration.
Overall, the coverage is consistent on Sowore’s remarks about refusing foreign medical treatment, while both sources present the statements as linked to his stated priorities for health system strengthening and governance structure.
