Nigerian Activist Aisha Yesufu Picks Up ADC Membership Card, Reechoes Support for Obi’s Presidency
Prominent Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu has made good on her promise, picking up her ADC membership card and declaring full support for Peter Obi who recently defected from the Labour Party to the ADC.
The activist had recently announced that she would formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking her first time as a registered, card-carrying member of any political party following Obi’s defection from the Labour Party.
“I have never been a card-carrying member of any political party, but I will be a card-carrying member of the ADC” she said.
Her announcement came amid ongoing political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, particularly within opposition ranks seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking after receiving her membership card in Abuja, Alisha Yesufu who expressed delight vowed that she would work against any presidential ticket that has Obi as vice.
According to her, the former Anambra State governor is the best among the aspirants and should be given the presidential ticket.
She said, “I’m giving you people my word. If Peter Obi emerges as a running mate to anyone, I will work against that ticket.
“In my little capacity, I will work against them even if I don’t support any other candidates. Why are we always asking the best to be the second?”
Addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chairman of the party, Yusuf Tijani described Yesufu’s defection as a major boost to the ADC, noting that the party is determined to offer Nigerians a viable alternative anchored on accountability, grassroots leadership, and democratic values.
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“It’s an African institute, though it’s a political party, African Democratic Congress. We build leadership. In ADC, we build leadership that will take care of the grassroots,” Tijani said.
According to him, Nigeria’s leadership challenges since the return to democracy in 1999 are rooted in selfishness and lack of contentment among those in power.
“A leader that does not take care of his people is not a leader. God takes care of a leader, and leaders take care of their people. Why we have not gotten it right since 1999? Because we have some selfish leaders that are not contented,” he stated.
Tijani further criticised excessive greed in public office, stressing that ADC stands for modesty, service, and responsible governance.
