Sowore supports Aisha Yesufu’s senate run but questions her party choice
Omoyele Sowore has voiced his support for Aisha Yesufu’s senatorial ambition for the FCT seat. However, he expressed concerns about her choice of political party. Yesufu recently switched from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, where she announced her candidacy. Both activists emphasized the importance of political participation as a form of activism.
Key takeaways
- Omoyele Sowore publicly backed Aisha Yesufu’s bid for the FCT senatorial seat but criticized her party affiliation.
- Yesufu resigned from the African Democratic Congress and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress to pursue her political goals.
- She stated that her move was influenced by her support for Peter Obi and a desire for a better Nigeria.
- Sowore encouraged activists to engage in politics, calling it the “biggest activism” needed to save society.
- Yesufu confirmed she is not just joining the new party but is actively contesting for the FCT Senate seat.
