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.

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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.

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“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.