Social activist Aisha Yesufu has revealed that her role in the 2027 general election campaign will not mirror her 2022 activities alongside Peter Obi. In a video clip that surfaced on Monday, August 17, 2026, Yesufu explained that her focus has shifted from travelling across states with the former Labour Party presidential candidate to building grassroots structures, particularly around polling units.
Why Aisha Yesufu's 2027 Campaign Role Will Change
Yesufu said her work during the 2022 and 2023 period was driven by a specific goal: convincing Nigerians that Obi was not a candidate representing any one ethnic or religious group, but a candidate for all Nigerians. She noted that this mission helped bring many sceptical voters around to supporting him.
With that chapter closed, Yesufu said her energy ahead of 2027 will go into building structures at the grassroots level, especially around polling units, according to Tribune reports. She said supporters of Obi need to form networks at their local polling units before election day so they can coordinate, monitor voting, and track the collation of results.
Yesufu was direct about the importance of result protection, telling supporters: "Your vote that you voted, it must be entered. You must see it manually entered. Follow it. Guide your vote from your polling unit to the ward collation centre." She added that voters need to understand how results are recorded to guard against errors or deliberate manipulation during the entry process.
New Strategy: Grassroots Mobilisation and Vote Protection
While she did not rule out appearing on the campaign trail with Obi entirely, she made clear that it would not be a regular feature of her schedule. "There are so many other things that I am doing. I am going to be doing so you might not get out as much as possible to ensure that I'm doing this," she said.
Yesufu acknowledged that the wider campaign was not resting solely on her involvement, noting that young Nigerians were already contributing through voter mobilisation, photography, content creation, and other activities supporting Obi's bid.
Peter Obi's 2027 Campaign Context
Obi, who ran under the Labour Party in 2023, resigned from the African Democratic Congress on May 2, 2026, and was ratified as the presidential candidate of the NDC on May 29, 2026, for the 2027 general elections. This political shift adds context to Yesufu's new approach, as the campaign evolves with different party backing.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, launched a sharp attack on Peter Obi following the ex-presidential candidate's exit from the African Democratic Congress. Melaye questioned Obi's resilience in the face of political pressure and accused him of avoiding difficult environments within party structures.
Yesufu's new strategy, centred on voter mobilisation and protecting votes at polling units, marks a significant departure from her 2022 role. As the 2027 elections approach, her focus on grassroots networks and result monitoring will be critical to ensuring that votes are accurately recorded and protected, potentially influencing the outcome in favour of Obi's candidacy.
