Sowore Endorses Aisha Yesufu’s 2027 FCT Senate Bid, Criticises Party Choice

Sowore Endorses Aisha Yesufu’s 2027 FCT Senate Bid, Criticises Party Choice

Publisher of Sahara Reporters and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed support for fellow activist Aisha Yesufu’s ambition to contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat in the 2027 general elections, while criticising her decision to join a political party he described as the wrong platform.

Sowore made the remarks on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, where he argued that activists should not remain outside the political space but should instead participate actively in governance through elections.

He said he fully supports Yesufu’s decision to run for office, stressing that political participation is a key form of activism needed to drive meaningful change in society. According to him, engagement in politics remains one of the most powerful tools for reform, describing it as the “biggest form of activism” required to improve governance.

“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,” Sowore said, adding that those seeking change must be willing to engage directly in the political system.

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However, Sowore criticised Yesufu’s political alignment, stating that while he supports her ambition, he believes she is in the wrong political party and should have joined his own platform instead. He maintained that her chances would have been better under his political structure.

“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 added.

Aisha Yesufu, a well-known civic activist and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, recently announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and her move to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), where she declared her intention to contest the FCT Senate seat.

She explained that her decision was driven by a deeper political conviction and alignment with a broader vision for national transformation. Yesufu said she was now following what she described as leadership that represents hope for a better Nigeria.

“This deeper understanding is why I resigned from the African Democratic Congress to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress, as I follow the leadership of HE Peter Obi, who today embodies the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that works,” she stated.

She also confirmed that she is not only joining the party but actively contesting for office, saying, “This time I am joining the NDC not just as a member but as one running for the FCT senatorial seat.” She further noted that her exit from the ADC was peaceful and completed after fulfilling her responsibilities within the party.

The development has sparked wider debate about the role of activists in partisan politics as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections. While some believe activist participation will strengthen accountability and democratic representation, others argue it may compromise their independence.

As political realignments continue, more civic figures are expected to declare interest in elective positions ahead of the next election cycle.

Sowore Endorses Aisha Yesufu’s 2027 FCT Senate Bid, Criticises Party Choice