Aisha Yesufu Says Peter Obi’s Popularity Grows Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Shalom Ikuvbogie
Activist and social crusader Aisha Yesufu says Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, now enjoys stronger public support and better chances as Nigeria heads toward the 2027 polls.
Speaking in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday during a Girls’ Summit organised by Protect The Precious Foundation, Yesufu said more Nigerians have come to identify with Obi’s message since the last general election.
“Peter Obi has more hope in 2027 than he had in 2023,” she said. “When he began in 2023, people mocked him, saying only four people were tweeting for him. Despite the rigging, he still got over six million votes. He won that election without a single councillor. People who doubted him before now see the truth he stands for.”
She maintained that Obi’s growing followership is evidence of a shift in public consciousness, adding that the challenge ahead is ensuring that votes count.
“When you vote, make sure your vote is counted and recorded for your candidate. Otherwise, all you did was draw on paper,” she told reporters.
Asked about her expectations for the new INEC leadership, Yesufu said she had none.
“I don’t have any task for him because even the President who appointed him is not supposed to be there. INEC is not the problem; it’s the people working there. They are our brothers, sisters, and relatives. We must ensure they don’t take bribes or rig elections,” she said.
The activist expressed worry that little had been done to reform the electoral system ahead of 2027, describing the next election as “a fight for our lives.”
“Nothing has been put in place. Nigerians must wake up. Our problem isn’t spiritual — it’s bad leadership,” she added.
Yesufu blamed corruption and poor governance for Nigeria’s social and economic woes.
“People are dying from bad governance and wrong policies, not because of enemies or witchcraft,” she said. “To fix this country, we must vote for leaders with competence, character, and capacity — not looters or selfish people.”
On girl-child advocacy, Yesufu called out government agencies and society for ignoring the plight of young girls, stressing that rape and abuse cases are often treated lightly.
“Rape can stop if we treat it as a serious crime. Instead, offenders are excused, and victims are shamed. We must punish offenders and give survivors justice,” she said.
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President of Protect The Precious Foundation, Nora Okafor, who hosted the summit themed “Finding Your Voice,” said the programme was designed to help young girls overcome abuse and build confidence.
Students from different secondary schools across Abia State attended the event.
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