Aisha Yesufu, an outspoken human rights activist and 2027 senatorial hopeful, has declared her unwavering commitment to legislative independence and executive accountability if elected. Her declaration comes amid growing debate over how opposition coalition forces intend to manage internal checks and balances ahead of the high-stakes general election cycle.
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of Arise News on Monday May 25, 2026, while clarifying that her loyalty lies with the Nigerian masses rather than any political figure, she stated, “if Peter Obi becomes President of Nigeria, he cannot bring frivolous loan applications to the Senate and expect Aisha Yesufu, representing the FCT, to approve them.”
The prominent activist stressed that her transition into partisan politics under the banner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress does not mean abandoning her long-standing principles of advocacy. She maintained that the primary duty of a legislator is to protect public interest, analyze government spending, and prevent reckless accumulation of national debt.
Addressing critics who questioned her consistency, Yesufu explained that she has never been a member of the Labour Party but simply supported a shared vision for national rebirth. She reiterated that even if her preferred presidential candidate wins, her legislative votes will always be guided by total transparency and economic sustainability.
In her concluding remarks, the passionate candidate emphasized that governance requires constructive partnership rather than blind loyalty or uncritical compliance. She assured the residents of the Federal Capital Territory that her voice would remain a ferocious weapon against bad policies, regardless of which political party forms the next central government……See More
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