Aisha Yesufu says her support for Peter Obi is conditional, stressing accountability, transparency and her drive for good governance in Nigeria
Rights activist and Federal Capital Territory senatorial aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, has clarified that her support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is not based on blind loyalty.
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Aisha Yesufu, a prominent activist and political figure, made the remarks during an interview on ARISE News on Monday, where she emphasised that her backing of Peter Obi is conditional on principles of good governance, transparency and accountability.
The activist-turned-politician stated that Peter Obi is not her political godfather, stressing that her support is rooted in shared values rather than personal allegiance.
“I don’t have a godfather. He’s not my godfather. He’s a principal,” she said.
She explained that her support for Peter Obi is based on her belief that he possesses the empathy and patriotism required to improve governance in Nigeria.
“I gave my words to Peter Obi, and I see him right now as that person who has the empathy, who is patriotic enough and who cares enough about Nigeria for him to work for Nigeria,” she added.
However, Aisha Yesufu made it clear that her support is not unconditional, noting that she would not hesitate to criticise Peter Obi if he deviates from good governance principles.
“If Mr Peter Obi does something that is not right, I will stand, he knows that, holding him accountable,” she said.
The NDC senatorial aspirant for the Federal Capital Territory further explained that her political ambition is driven by a desire to represent residents effectively and ensure their concerns are addressed.
She said her focus in the Senate would not be political confrontation but effective representation and problem-solving for her constituents.
“My business is for me to represent my people and be their voice and ensure that every problem that they have is brought to the front burner, and not just put in the front burner, but it’s also solved,” she said.
Yesufu also reiterated that she is not abandoning activism, but rather extending it into formal politics to strengthen accountability in governance.
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She further commented on Nigeria’s broader political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, suggesting that opposition fragmentation is not necessarily a barrier to collaboration.
