Aisha Yesufu Alleges Chibok School Rejected Peter Obi’s Donations

Aisha Yesufu Alleges Chibok School Rejected Peter Obi’s Donations

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, in Borno State, rejected donations of computers, printers and financial support from Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

The claim has sparked fresh debate over political interference in education, donations to public schools, and access to institutions in Nigeria.

The Chibok school became globally known after the 2014 abduction of 276 students by Boko Haram, an incident that led to the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign championed by Obiageli Ezekwesili. While many of the girls have since been rescued or released, dozens remain missing more than a decade later.

In a series of posts on X, Yesufu explained that Obi’s attempt to support the school was frustrated at multiple stages, reflecting what she described as a wider pattern affecting government-owned institutions in Nigeria.

According to her, members of the Chibok community initially raised concerns about the lack of computers in the school, prompting Obi to immediately offer support.

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She said the plan included donating computers and printers, assessing other needs, and providing additional funding to improve learning conditions.

However, the process reportedly faced repeated setbacks.

“We were first denied access to visit the school. Efforts to deliver the items through the state capital or neighbouring states were also rejected. Even attempts to bring school representatives to Abuja did not succeed,” Yesufu stated.

She added that the intervention was eventually carried out in Abuja, where Obi met representatives of the Chibok community and handed over the equipment along with financial assistance.

Yesufu argued that such experiences explain why Obi frequently visits private schools and mission-owned institutions, noting that access is often easier compared to public institutions.

“People think he is selective, but the reality is that government institutions often refuse visits or decline support,” she said.

The allegation has intensified conversations around education funding in Nigeria, institutional transparency, and the role of politics in humanitarian interventions.

Observers say the issue reflects deeper governance challenges, particularly in regions recovering from insurgency, where access to educational infrastructure remains limited.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Borno State government nor the management of GGSS Chibok has issued an official response to the claims.

Aisha Yesufu Alleges Chibok School Rejected Peter Obi’s Donations