Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has declared support for fellow activist Aisha Yesufu as she prepares to contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, while questioning her choice of political party.
Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, Sowore said activists should not remain outside formal politics if they want to drive meaningful change.
“No, I totally support her. I’ve always told her that good people, people who believe that they can do things, should get into politics,” he said.
He further argued that political participation itself is a form of activism, describing it as one of the most effective ways to influence societal change.
“The business of politics is actually the biggest activism that has to be done to save society,” he added.
While expressing full support for her ambition, Sowore said Aisha Yesufu was aligned with the wrong political platform and suggested she should have joined his party instead.
“So I totally support her, and I hope she wins. Even though I think that she’s in the wrong party, she should have joined our party,” he said.
Aisha Yesufu recently resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where she formally declared her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat.
She said her decision was driven by a deeper political conviction and alignment with what she described as a movement for national transformation.
“This deeper understanding is why I resigned from the African Democratic Congress to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress as I follow the leadership of HE Peter Obi, who today embodies the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that works,” she said.
Yesufu also confirmed that she would be contesting the senatorial seat, stating that her involvement in the party was now as an active candidate rather than just a member.
“This time I am joining the NDC not just as a member but as one running for the FCT Senatorial seat,” she said.
She added that her transition from the ADC was smooth and that she had completed her obligations before leaving the party.
The developments highlight growing political engagement among prominent activists ahead of the 2027 elections, as more civic voices transition into formal partisan politics.
