Aisha Yesufu Calls on Nigerians to Fund Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Campaign

Activist Aisha Yesufu has appealed to Nigerians to contribute financially towards former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential campaign, urging supporters to take responsibility for funding the political movement.

Yesufu made the appeal in a video shared on X on Wednesday, November 5, calling on Nigerians who desire political change to support the campaign through individual donations, regardless of how small their contributions may be.

She argued that Obi should not be left to shoulder the financial burden of the campaign alone, insisting that citizens who want to see a different direction for the country must also be willing to contribute to making it happen.

“My fellow citizens, Peter Obi cannot do this alone. There is no way we can say that we want to rescue a nation, we want to get back our nation, we want the people to own this nation, and then we say that we are going to leave everything to Mr Peter Obi to fund,” she said.

Yesufu urged supporters to embrace a citizens-funded campaign, saying even small donations could collectively make a difference in the effort to support Obi’s 2027 ambition.

She Recalls 2023 Fundraising Effort

Reflecting on the 2023 presidential election, Yesufu disclosed that Obi was initially reluctant to accept public donations for his campaign.

However, she said she had encouraged the idea because she believed Nigerians should have a direct stake in financing the political process.

According to her, the previous fundraising exercise was properly accounted for despite criticisms that followed the initiative.

She maintained that financial contributions from supporters also create a stronger sense of participation and emotional commitment to a political campaign.

Yesufu said the previous arrangement, in which Obi largely provided funds for campaign activities, should no longer continue, stressing that supporters must now contribute their own resources.

“It can no longer work. Every one of us have to put in our own widow’s mite,” she added.

Yesufu Clarifies Purpose of Donations

The activist also clarified that the fundraising initiative was separate from the finances of the political party Obi intends to contest under.

She explained that the party would release its own account details for individuals interested in making direct contributions to its activities.

Yesufu stressed that the account being promoted through her initiative was specifically meant for citizens’ contributions towards activities supporting Obi’s 2027 presidential campaign.

She further pledged to maintain transparency in managing the donations, promising to account for every contribution received.

“In 2023, I was accountable, and I accounted for every dime. And in 2027, by the grace of God, I will also be accountable. And I will account for every dime,” she said.

Yesufu concluded by urging Nigerians who support Obi’s political ambition to participate in the fundraising initiative, describing it as a citizens-driven effort ahead of the 2027 general election.