The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised United States President Donald Trump over his reported comments that he hates some political opponents and cannot forgive them, even if it means risking heaven.
Sowore accused political leaders of preaching about religious values while supporting policies that cause suffering among vulnerable populations.
The AAC chieftain made his position known in a post on his X handle while reacting to Trump’s reported remarks.
He argued that leaders should focus on improving people’s living conditions rather than making religious declarations while millions face poverty, war, persecution and displacement.
“They preach about heaven while making life hell for millions here on earth,” Sowore wrote.
He maintained that a just society should guarantee citizens security, decent wages, quality education, healthcare and human dignity.
The activist also criticised the treatment of immigrants, Palestinians and other vulnerable groups across the world, accusing governments of implementing policies that deepen their suffering.
According to him, justice, freedom and human dignity should be guaranteed while people are alive rather than being presented as promises of an afterlife.
“Heaven and hell are conditions we create here on earth. Justice, dignity, and freedom cannot wait for the afterlife,” he added.
