Social crusader and rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, says the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, stands a stronger chance in the 2027 presidential election than he did in 2023.
Speaking in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday during the Girls’ Summit organized by Protect The Precious Foundation, where she was a guest speaker, Yesufu said many Nigerians who once doubted Obi’s message have now come to embrace his vision.
“Peter Obi has more hope in 2027 than there was in 2023. When he started running in 2023, people said only four persons were tweeting for him. Despite the rigging that took place, he still got over six million votes,” she said.
“He won the 2023 election even without having a single councillor. Many didn’t believe in him then, but today, people have seen the truth he stands for.”
Yesufu maintained that Obi’s followership has grown significantly, urging Nigerians to insist on free, fair, and credible elections in 2027.
“When you vote, make sure your vote is counted and entered for your candidate. Otherwise, all you did was paper painting,” she added.
When asked about her expectations for the INEC Chairman-designate, Yesufu replied that she had none.
“I don’t have any task for him because even the President that appointed him, I don’t believe is supposed to be there. INEC is not the problem; the people working there are — our brothers, sisters, and relatives. We must ensure they don’t take bribes or rig elections.”
She lamented the absence of critical electoral reforms as 2027 draws closer, warning that the coming polls would be “a fight for our lives.”
On national issues, Yesufu dismissed the belief that Nigeria’s problems are spiritual, blaming them instead on bad governance, corruption, and failed leadership.
“People are dying from bad governance, not village people or enemies. To have good governance, we must elect people with competence, character, and capacity — not looters or selfish individuals.”
The activist also used the event to advocate for the rights of the girl child, condemning society’s silence on rape, child labour, and gender-based violence.
“Rape can be stopped if treated as a serious crime. Offenders are excused and victims are shamed. We must criminalise rape, punish offenders, and give victims a voice,” she said.
Earlier, Ms. Nora Okafor, President of Protect The Precious Foundation, said the summit themed “Finding Your Voice” aimed to empower young girls to overcome abuse and violence.
Female students from various secondary schools across Abia State attended the event.
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