African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has joined Free Palestine protesters in New York, United States, calling for an end to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Sowore disclosed his participation in a post on his official X handle on Friday, revealing that he took part in the protest on Thursday, September 24, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited New York to address the United Nations General Assembly.
He said he joined the demonstration to show solidarity with Palestinians and to demand justice and respect for their human rights.
“Yes, today in New York, I joined the Free Palestine protest. No justice, no peace! #FreePalestine!
“I condemn the genocide being committed by the state of Israel in Gaza.
“I joined to make it clear that Nigerians stand for justice and human rights for Palestinians,” he wrote.
Several protests were held in New York on Thursday as Netanyahu addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Demonstrators gathered around the UN headquarters, blocking roads and demanding accountability over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, as well as an end to US military support for Israel.
Police arrested protesters during the demonstrations. At least 30 people, including some actors and politicians, were arrested at one protest outside the UN, while later reports indicated more than 100 arrests occurred across the New York protests in total.
The demonstrations coincided with Netanyahu’s UN address, in which he defended Israel’s actions in Gaza, even as dozens of delegates walked out of the General Assembly hall during his speech.
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