2027: I’ll scrap Office of First Lady as Nigeria’s president – Sowore

The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has vowed to scrap the office of the First Lady if he becomes president in 2027.

Sowore explained that the Nigerian constitution does not give room for the office of the First Lady.

Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Tonight on Thursday, Sowore said being elected president wouldn’t change his marriage, but his wife would not take on an official role as First Lady.

He said: “The Nigerian Constitution does not include a position called First Lady. Becoming president won’t end my marriage, but I won’t take on the role of First Lady.”

He said women would still have a say in his government, but argued  that keeping a job for the president’s wife was using public money for a role that isn’t officially allowed by the Constitution.

Sowore added: “Women’s voices will be heard, but I don’t think we need a First Lady who is in a position that goes against the constitution and is just spending money that should be used for moving forward and building things.

“I’m just letting you know, based on our policies, there won’t be a position for the first lady during Sowore’s presidency.”