Sowore Queries Umahi Over Filling Tinubu’s N100m Nomination Forms by Proxy

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised the process surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, questioning why others are obtaining and completing his nomination forms on his behalf.

Sowore’s reaction followed the signing of Tinubu’s presidential forms, valued at N100 million, by the former Governor of Ebonyi State and current Minister of Works, David Umahi.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Umahi said the endorsement signified a commitment to continuity and the consolidation of the administration’s achievements.

He described the nomination form as a defining moment in Nigeria’s development journey, reflecting a collective commitment to stability and the consolidation of gains recorded under the current administration.

Umahi noted that Tinubu’s leadership had driven key infrastructure reforms, particularly in road construction and rehabilitation, which he said were critical to economic growth.

He added that the President was well positioned to complete ongoing initiatives and called for continued public support, stressing that consistent leadership was essential to achieving long-term national goals.

Reacting in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Sowore questioned why someone else was filling Tinubu’s election forms in his absence. He further asked whether the arrangement was meant to enable the President to distance himself from the forms, particularly regarding his qualifications.