Yesufu tells Obi supporters: Focus only on 2027 election win, ignore other talks
Aisha Yesufu, activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, urged her supporters on X June 18, 2026 to concentrate solely on how Peter Obi wins the 2027 presidential election and gets sworn into office, ignoring all other conversations until after the polls. She stated they would have 'the luxury to respond' to distractions only post-election, maintaining 'tunnel vision' on the presidential bid despite her own loss in the NDC's Federal Capital Territory senatorial primary.
Yesufu's message comes amid reported internal party tensions, including Obi facing criticism over his responsiveness to media inquiries and debates about anti-defection oath exemptions for candidates like himself and Rabiu Kwankwaso. By directing supporters to treat any discussion not directly contributing to Obi's victory as irrelevant for now, she aims to minimize dissent as the 2027 election approaches, with broader party debates deemed appropriate only after the polls.
For politically engaged Nigerians, does this single-minded focus on election tactics strengthen Obi's chances or risk overlooking necessary internal party reforms that could affect governance if he wins?