Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist, has criticized fellow activist Aisha Yesufu‘s party choice while supporting her bid for the Senate in the 2027 general elections.
In an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Sowore stated that activists shouldn’t avoid politics.
“No, I totally support her. I’ve always told her that good people, people who believe that they can do things, should get into politics,” he said.
He added that political participation remains a key form of activism, saying, “The business of politics is actually the biggest activism that has to be done to save society.”
While expressing support for her ambition, he said she was aligned with the wrong party and should have joined his own platform.
“So I totally support her, and I hope she wins. Even though I think that she’s in the wrong party, she should have joined our party.”
She said her decision reflected a deeper political conviction, adding, “This deeper understanding is why I resigned from the African Democratic Congress to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress as I follow the leadership of HE Peter Obi, who today embodies the hope and aspiration of a Nigeria that works.”
She also said she was not just joining the party but actively contesting, stating: “This time I am joining the NDC not just as a member but as one running for the FCT Senatorial seat.”
