Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that many of the younger political figures who gained prominence during Nigeria’s 2019 presidential election have since become less active in national politics.
Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Sowore reflected on the political landscape since the 2019 election and maintained that he remains one of the few youthful presidential candidates from that period who is still actively involved in presidential politics. According to him, several other notable candidates who attracted public attention during the election cycle, including Kingsley Moghalu and Fela Durotoye, are no longer as visible on the national political stage.
Sowore attributed his continued political relevance to the fact that he played a key role in establishing his own political platform rather than depending entirely on an already existing political party. He argued that politicians who align themselves with established parties can sometimes find themselves marginalized when their influence or usefulness to those parties diminishes.
The activist also commented on Kingsley Moghalu’s political experience after the 2019 election. He recalled challenges Moghalu allegedly encountered within party politics, suggesting that internal political struggles may have affected his political trajectory. Sowore claimed that Moghalu suffered a significant setback during political activities leading up to the 2022 election cycle after losing to a relatively unknown opponent.
According to Sowore, such experiences, including internal party conflicts and political disappointments, may help explain why some former presidential candidates have become less prominent in Nigeria’s political discourse in recent years. He suggested that the realities of party politics can discourage politicians and limit their ability to maintain a strong national presence.
Recalling the incident, Sowore said: “I remember Kingsley Moghalu was defeated by a person you and I never heard about, as of 2022, Kachukwu, they took him to Abeokuta, Obasanjo hotel, and flogged him over there. I’m sure he must have been shocked.”
His remarks have sparked renewed discussion about the challenges faced by emerging political figures in Nigeria and the difficulties associated with sustaining long-term influence within the country’s highly competitive political environment.
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