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A social critic and activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said victory in 2027 will not be determined by the number of governors in a political party. She said the growing support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is being fueled by the passion of Nigerians who want change in the country.
Yesufu made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where she spoke about the current political atmosphere and the interest Nigerians are showing in the party.
According to her, the excitement surrounding the ADC shows that many Nigerians are eager to participate in a movement they believe can bring change.
“Nigerians are passionate, and we are going to do this by the grace of God,” she said.
Yesufu noted that political strength is not determined by the number of governors a party has, pointing out that such advantages have not always guaranteed electoral victory in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu has already lost 2027 presidential election and that’s why he’s putting together all the governors in Nigeria to have illusion of power
“Once upon a time, I think PDP had twenty-something governors. It didn’t stop them from losing the election when the time came,” she said.
She argued that what truly matters in politics is the support of the people.
She added that the level of interest shown in ADC activities reflects growing public enthusiasm.
“But you can see with the ADC the kind of excitement that it has garnered,” she stated.
The activist also described Nigeria’s current situation as troubling.
“Right now, Nigeria as a whole is a glitch. There is nothing working, whether economically or in terms of security,” Yesufu said.
She added that the country appears to be at a standstill, with many Nigerians worried about insecurity and the overall direction of governance.
“Nigeria is on standstill. There’s no governance and nothing is going on,” she said.
Yesufu, however, insisted that members of the ADC are ready to lead if given the opportunity and promised that they would pay attention to the concerns of citizens.
“There are people here who are saying we will listen, and yes, of course, we will always listen to Nigerians,” she said.
Responding to concerns that online political engagement may exclude people in rural areas, Yesufu dismissed the idea, saying most parts of the country now have access to communication networks.
“There’s no part in Nigeria where you don’t have network,” she said.
She explained that the party is also making provisions for people who may not have internet access by allowing them to register physically at the grassroots level.
“We also have physical forms at the wards. People can fill the forms and they will be uploaded from there,” she added.
Victory in 2027 election won’t be determined by governors – Aisha Yesufu
