Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has declared her readiness to fiercely contest the 2027 FCT senatorial election, vowing strong resistance against any attempt to rig votes against her.
Yesufu made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, shortly after announcing her defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), under which she will contest the FCT Senate seat.
“I will not do any illegality. I am not going to steal anybody’s vote, but if I am able to clinch my party ticket and we get to the general election, anyone who thinks they will rig the vote that the people have given me, will know that when they go low, I will go underground,” she said.
The activist added that she does not consider herself a pushover in politics. “Nobody has monopoly of anyhowness. I don’t think I look like someone who is a walk-over to anybody,” she stated.
Yesufu expressed strong confidence in FCT residents, noting their reputation for firm and independent decision-making during elections.
“One of the things I also know about the politics of Abuja is, when it comes to the general election, Abuja residents are very, very firm in their decision. And they choose who they want. Nobody has a right to come and impose anybody on Abuja people,” she emphasised.
The co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement recently announced her intention to run for the FCT senatorial seat, describing her move into politics as an extension of her activism and advocacy work.
She aims to bring constitutional authority to issues such as security, education, infrastructure, and residents’ rights in the Federal Capital Territory.
Her declaration has sparked reactions across the political landscape as Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections.
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