Social critic and activist Aisha Yesufu has said that victory in the 2027 general elections will not be determined by the number of governors controlled by a political party.
Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Yesufu argued that growing support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reflects the strong desire among Nigerians for political change.
According to her, the enthusiasm surrounding the party indicates that many citizens are eager to participate in what they believe could become a transformative political movement.
“Nigerians are passionate, and we are going to do this by the grace of God,” she said.
Yesufu noted that political strength should not be measured by the number of governors aligned with a party, pointing out that such advantages have not always translated into electoral success in Nigeria.
She argued that the ruling party’s attempt to gather support from governors could create only an “illusion of power.”
According to her, President Bola Tinubu may already be facing challenges ahead of the next presidential election.
“Once upon a time, I think PDP had twenty-something governors. It didn’t stop them from losing the election when the time came,” she said, referring to the Peoples Democratic Party.
The activist maintained that the real determining factor in any election is the support of ordinary citizens rather than political structures.
She said the level of excitement surrounding ADC activities suggests that many Nigerians are paying closer attention to the party’s message and programmes.
“But you can see with the ADC the kind of excitement that it has garnered,” she stated.
Yesufu also described Nigeria’s current political and economic situation as troubling, saying many citizens are worried about insecurity and governance challenges.
“Right now, Nigeria as a whole is a glitch. There is nothing working, whether economically or in terms of security,” she said.
According to her, the country appears to be experiencing a period of stagnation, with many Nigerians feeling that governance has slowed down.
“Nigeria is on standstill. There’s no governance and nothing is going on,” she added.
Despite the challenges, Yesufu insisted that members of the ADC are prepared to provide leadership if given the opportunity.
She pledged that the party would pay attention to the concerns and aspirations of Nigerians.
“There are people here who are saying we will listen, and yes, of course, we will always listen to Nigerians,” she said.
Responding to concerns that political engagement through online platforms might exclude people in rural communities, the activist dismissed the claim, saying most parts of the country now have access to communication networks.
“There’s no part in Nigeria where you don’t have network,” she said.
She added that the party has also created offline registration options to ensure inclusiveness.
“We also have physical forms at the wards. People can fill the forms and they will be uploaded from there,” she explained.
