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AFRICAN ACTION CONGRESS (AAC) PRESS STATEMENT 28 October, 2026 AAC CONDEMNS COORDINATED MEDIA MISINFORMATION AGAINST SOWORE, WARNS MEDIA HOUSES AGAINST BECOMING DSS PROPAGANDA MACHINES The African Action Congress (AAC) strongly condemns the disturbing pattern of misinformation, coordinated media manipulation, and deliberate distortion of court proceedings aimed at maligning our 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The latest incident involving ARISE News and several other media outlets, which reportedly published nearly identical headlines claiming that “Sowore’s Counsel Admits Ignorance of the Evidence Act,” raises serious questions about the integrity, independence, and professional responsibility of the Nigerian media. AAC finds it troubling that media organisations would circulate substantially identical narratives about court proceedings without adequately verifying their accuracy, particularly when journalists were reportedly present and could independently establish what transpired. The striking similarities in these headlines, despite different bylines and publications, raise legitimate concerns about the origin of these skewed reports. As a revolutionary Party challenging the repressive government of President Bola Tinubu, we are not oblivious to the ignoble role the Department of State Services (DSS) has played in circulating falsehoods and manipulative misinformation about our presidential candidate. The Nigerian media must not become an extension of the DSS propaganda machinery or that of any government agency. Journalists have a duty to investigate, verify, and report facts - not reproduce official narratives uncritically, manufacture controversy, or legitimise misinformation designed to discredit political opponents. AAC is particularly concerned about the role of the DSS under its Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, whose conduct and mischief against Sowore deserve independent scrutiny. An intelligence agency must not exploit its institutional influence to manipulate public perception, intimidate critics, or undermine democratic participation. We also challenge the affected media organisations—ARISE News, CHANNELS, The Guardian, The New Citizen, Peoples Daily, Voice of Nigeria, Forefront Nigeria, and others to demonstrate the professional diligence their audiences deserve. Where reports have misrepresented court proceedings, they must promptly publish corrections and appropriate clarifications. Press freedom is not a licence for reckless reporting. AAC will not accept the weaponisation of misinformation against our candidate or any attempt to erode his reputation through questionable media practices. We will continue to expose these patterns, demand accountability, and defend Nigerians’ right to accurate, balanced, and independently verified information. The struggle for a democratic Nigeria requires a free, courageous, and responsible press. When media organisations abandon independent verification for coordinated narratives, they betray public trust and weaken the democracy they are meant to protect. We call on Nigerian journalists, editors, publishers, media owners, and professional associations to resist attempts by security agencies or political interests to compromise their independence. The truth must not be sacrificed on the altar of propaganda and deceit. The media must report facts, not scripts. Nigeria deserves journalism, not coordinated misinformation. Signed: Rex I. Elanu National Publicity Secretary African Action Congress (AAC)

AFRICAN ACTION CONGRESS (AAC) PRESS STATEMENT 28 October, 2026 AAC WARNS ENABLERS OF INJUSTICE: WEAPONISATION OF CYBERCRIME ACT AGAINST DORIS OGALA IS AN ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY. The African Action Congress (AAC) vehemently condemns the reported court order by Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos, directing the remand of our Abia State gubernatorial candidate, Doris Ogala, over allegations of cyberbullying one Pastor Chris Okafor. This is a serious attack on our Party, democratic participation, and the fundamental freedoms of Nigerians. We will not accept it in silence! For years, the AAC has demanded the repeal of the repressive Cybercrime Act, which has become a dangerous instrument for influencial individuals and law enforcement authorities to silence dissent, intimidate critics, and criminalise free expression. The circumstances surrounding this case, particularly given Doris Ogala's fierce contest against Governor Alex Otti, raise troubling questions about possible political interference, especially as the rumors in circulation suggest same. While these suspicions require proper investigation, the Nigerian Police must prove that they serve the people, not influential individuals, aggrieved Pastors or undisclosed political interests. We equally demand that Justice Aluko and all judicial officers uphold the highest standards of impartiality and integrity. The judiciary must protect the oppressed, not become an instrument of their persecution. The AAC Party will resist every attempt to weaponise state institutions against our candidates and our movement through all lawful and democratic means. We demand due process, respect for Doris Ogala's fundamental rights, an impartial investigation into any credible allegations of political interference, and the repeal of the repressive Cybercrime Act. Let those plotting to undermine our democratic struggle understand that we will not retreat, we will not surrender, and we will not be silenced! An injury to one is an injury to all! REVOLUTION NOW! Signed: Rex I. Elanu National Publicity Secretary African Action Congress (AAC)