Activist Aisha Yesufu has urged Nigerians to contribute financially to the 2027 presidential campaign of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a video shared on X, Yesufu encouraged supporters to take responsibility for funding the campaign instead of leaving the financial burden to Obi. She emphasized that citizens must be willing to contribute financially if they want to take ownership of the process of rescuing the country.
Yesufu recalled that during the 2023 presidential election, Obi was initially reluctant to accept money raised from members of the public. She had encouraged him to allow Nigerians to contribute, citing that people who donated towards the campaign would feel more involved in the process. The activist noted that the fundraising exercise was carried out in 2023 and that records of the money received and spent were made public despite criticism from some people.
According to Yesufu, the previous arrangement, in which Obi provided most of the money for campaign activities, could no longer continue. She stated that every individual must contribute their own share, using the term "widow's mite." Yesufu also explained that the fundraising initiative was separate from that of the political party and that the money being raised would be used by citizens to support activities for Obi's campaign.
Yesufu advised Nigerians who wanted to support the party financially to wait for its official account details. She promised to ensure transparency in managing the donations, saying she would provide records of every contribution received and how the money was spent. The activist had accounted for the donations received during the 2023 campaign and would do the same ahead of the 2027 election.
The activist urged Nigerians who supported Obi's political ambition to contribute towards what she described as a citizens-funded campaign. Yesufu emphasized that citizens must be willing to contribute financially if they want to take ownership of the process of rescuing the country. She encouraged Nigerians to support the campaign with whatever amount they could afford.
Yesufu's call for citizens to fund Obi's campaign comes as a significant development in Nigerian politics. The 2027 presidential election is expected to be a crucial one, with many Nigerians looking for a change in the country's leadership. Obi's Labour Party campaign in 2023 gained significant traction, and his supporters are eager to see him make another run for the presidency.
Key to the success of the campaign, according to Yesufu, is transparency in managing donations. She has promised to provide records of every contribution received and how the money was spent, ensuring that donors are accountable and that the process is transparent.
Key points
- Aisha Yesufu urges Nigerians to contribute financially to Peter Obi's 2027 presidential campaign.
- Yesufu promises transparency in managing donations, providing records of every contribution received and how the money was spent.
- The fundraising initiative is separate from the political party's, with citizens funding activities for Obi's campaign.
