- Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has formally declared his support for Aisha Yesufu’s move to contest the FCT Senatorial seat in 2027, emphasizing that political participation is the “biggest activism.”
- Yesufu recently resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing her alignment with the leadership and vision of Peter Obi.
- While Sowore supports the ambition, he criticized Yesufu’s choice of the NDC, suggesting she would have been better aligned with his own political platform.
The 2027 political landscape is beginning to take shape as high-profile activists move from the frontlines of protests to the ballot paper.
Eko Hot Blog reports that on Monday, Omoyele Sowore praised Aisha Yesufu’s decision to run for office, noting that society cannot be saved if “good people” stay out of the political arena.
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He described her candidacy as a necessary extension of her advocacy, though he playfully noted his preference for her to have joined his party instead of the NDC.
Aisha Yesufu’s transition to the Nigeria Democratic Congress marks a significant shift in her political strategy.
In her declaration, she explained that her move was driven by a “deeper understanding” of the current political climate and a desire to follow the leadership of Peter Obi, whom she believes embodies the aspirations of a functioning Nigeria.
Yesufu clarified that her exit from the ADC was smooth and that she is fully committed to securing the FCT seat for her new party.
As the race for the FCT Senate seat heats up, Yesufu’s entry is expected to disrupt traditional political calculations in the capital.
Her campaign is already being framed as a test of whether the “Obidient” movement and grassroots activism can translate into legislative power.
With prominent figures like Sowore lending their voices to the conversation, the 2027 FCT senatorial race is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated contests in the upcoming general elections.
