Aisha Yesufu asks Nigerians to fund Obi’s 2027 campaign

Activist Aisha Yesufu has launched a fundraising campaign to support former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in his 2027 election bid. In a video shared on X, she urged Nigerians to fund the campaign themselves rather than rely on Obi to provide the money. Yesufu emphasized that citizens must take ownership of the campaign and contribute financially, no matter how small the amount.

She stressed that Obi cannot do this alone and that the nation needs people to take responsibility for its future. Yesufu recalled the 2023 election, during which Obi initially opposed public fundraising but later accepted it after she pointed out the importance of citizen involvement. She mentioned that the previous fundraising exercise was transparent and accounted for, despite some criticism.

Yesufu said the current arrangement where Obi primarily funds the campaign is no longer viable and called on supporters to contribute towards the effort. She clarified that this fundraising is separate from the political party's fundraising and provided party accounts for interested donors. Yesufu pledged to ensure transparency in the management of the donations and promised to account for every contribution received, similar to her accountability in the 2023 election.