Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has urged former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to join the coalition that just announced its party as the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

This was as he urged him to note that politics lacks the kind of morality expected of activists, hence the need to see reason to join the coalition which aims to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

He shared on X, "I know you are different and unlike the thieving Nigerian politicians, but please consider joining the coalition, sir. Forget about what people will say about your long-lasting principles and ideological values, etc. Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures.

"You will earn the permanent respect and admiration of all Nigerians if you make such a painful sacrifice. Politics is different from morality and activism; it’s a game of numbers. Let me also say that even in churches, there are witches and wizards.

"Everyone already knows that you are uncompromising and different, and you have nothing to prove to critics who will never like you anyway because of their support for their preferred candidates. Just consider the idea of joining the coalition, sir. Respect and love always, even if you don’t join."

If the advice is taken, it means Sowore will have to dump the African Action Congress (AAC), which he founded in 2018.

Key members of the coalition include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, former governor and minister Rauf Aregbesola, former governor Nasir El-Rufai, among others.

They announced ADC as their new party on Tuesday, having left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties.

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