Party choice wrong Speaks on Sowore backs Aisha Yesufu’s 2027 senate bid

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May 11, 2026 Updated May 22, 2026 2 min read 14 views 1 shares

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Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has backed the senatorial ambition of fellow activist Aisha Yesufu, who is contesting the FCT seat in the 2027 general ele Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has backed the senatorial ambition of fellow activist Aisha Yesufu, who is contesting the FCT seat in the 2027 general elections, while criticising her party choice.

Sowore made the remarks on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, where he indicated activists should not stay out of politics.

“No, I totally support her.

Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has backed the senatorial ambition of fellow activist Aisha Yesufu, who is contesting the FCT seat in the 2027 general elections, while criticising her party choice. Sowore made the remarks on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, where he indicated activists should not stay out of politics. “No, I totally support her. I’ve always told her that good people, people who believe that they can do things, should get into politics,” he indicated.

Political participation remains a key form of activism, saying, “The business of politics is actually the biggest activism that has to be done to save society. ” While expressing support for her ambition, he showed she was aligned with the wrong party and should have joined his own platform. “So I totally support her, and I hope she wins. Even though I think that she’s in the wrong party, she should have joined our party,”.

Yesufu recently resigned from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, where her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat. She indicated her decision reflected a deeper political conviction, adding, “This deeper understanding is why I resigned from the African Democratic Congress to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress as I follow the leadership of HE Peter Obi, who today embodies the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that works.

” She also indicated she was not just joining the party but actively contesting, stating: “This time I am joining the NDC not just as a member but as one running for the FCT Senatorial seat. ” she had completed her responsibilities in the ADC and ensured a smooth exit.

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