Aisha Yesufu says Nigerians’ passion, not the number of governors, will determine the 2027 election outcome, highlighting ADC’s growing support
Social critic and activist Aisha Yesufu has stated that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election will not be determined by the number of governors a political party controls, emphasising that public support remains the decisive factor.
Yesufu made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where she highlighted the growing enthusiasm for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), crediting Nigerians’ desire for change as a key driver of the party’s momentum.
“Nigerians are passionate, and we are going to do this by the grace of God,” she said, noting that traditional measures of political strength, such as governorship numbers, have not always translated into electoral victory.
“President Tinubu has already lost the 2027 presidential election, and that’s why he’s putting together all the governors in Nigeria to have the illusion of power. Once upon a time, I think PDP had twenty-something governors. It didn’t stop them from losing the election when the time came,” Yesufu added.
The activist described Nigeria’s current state as troubling, citing economic stagnation, insecurity, and governance challenges. “Right now, Nigeria as a whole is a glitch. There is nothing working, whether economically or in terms of security. Nigeria is on standstill. There’s no governance and nothing is going on,” she said.
Yesufu assured that ADC members are ready to address citizens’ concerns if given the opportunity to lead. “There are people here who are saying we will listen, and yes, of course, we will always listen to Nigerians,” she stated.
She also addressed concerns about online political engagement excluding rural populations, pointing out that most parts of Nigeria now have network access.
For those without internet, ADC is providing physical registration forms at grassroots wards, ensuring broad participation.
“Yesufu emphasises that enthusiasm and grassroots involvement, rather than political offices, will shape the 2027 election outcome,” observers noted, highlighting a shift in focus toward citizen-driven political momentum.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
The unfolding situation presents a complex mix of legal, regulatory, and accountability issues—raising the spectre of possible non-compliance with judicial directives, as well as deeper concerns about transparency in public-private concession arrangements.
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