Sowore Says No First Lady Office Under His Presidency — Presidential Palace May Need a New Seating Plan

Omoyele Sowore, African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate has said there would be no official Office of the First Lady if he becomes President of Nigeria.

Sowore argued that the Nigerian Constitution does not establish an Office of the First Lady, describing the position as one that exists through political practice rather than as a constitutionally created office. He said his decision would not affect his marriage or prevent women from participating in governance, but that he would not maintain a separate office for the President’s wife.

“WOMEN WILL STILL HAVE A VOICE”

According to Sowore, women would continue to play important roles in his administration despite his position on the First Lady’s office. He said the absence of a formal office would not mean that women would be excluded from government or public affairs.

Sowore maintained that government resources should be directed toward constitutionally recognised institutions and programmes rather than supporting offices that are not expressly established by the Constitution.

SOWORE’S GOVERNANCE POSITION

The AAC candidate’s statement comes as political parties and presidential aspirants position themselves ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. His comments have also revived discussion about the constitutional status of the First Lady’s role and the extent to which public resources should be used to support activities associated with presidential spouses.

While the Constitution establishes the office of the President, it does not expressly create an Office of the First Lady. Nevertheless, presidential spouses have traditionally performed public and charitable roles and have maintained offices or initiatives around issues such as women, children and social development.

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