Activist urges citizens to take ownership and financially support Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has launched a public fundraising campaign to support the 2027 presidential election bid of former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi.
In a video shared on the platform X on Wednesday, Yesufu urged citizens to contribute financially rather than leave the responsibility entirely to Peter Obi, according to information published by punchng.
She emphasized that voters who want to see genuine national transformation must take direct ownership of the political movement through financial contributions, no matter how small.
Why citizens must fund the 2027 political campaign
According to Aisha Yesufu, expecting Peter Obi to finance all campaign activities independently is no longer sustainable for the political movement.
She recalled that during the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi was initially reluctant to embrace public fundraising until she advocated for citizen involvement.
Yesufu explained that financial contributions create emotional investment among voters, which strengthens the collective struggle to rescue the nation.
Transparency and separate accounts for the movement
Addressing potential concerns, Aisha Yesufu promised complete financial transparency regarding the management of all donations received for the 2027 election.
She noted that she successfully accounted for every dime collected during the previous election cycle despite facing various public criticisms.
Yesufu also clarified that this citizen-led fundraising initiative operates independently from the official accounts of the Labour Party.
Call to action for Nigerian voters
The prominent activist encouraged every supporter to contribute their widow's mite to help drive the Peter Obi campaign forward ahead of 2027.
She stated that interested donors wishing to support the political party directly should wait for official account details to be released by the party leadership.
Ultimately, Yesufu urged Nigerians to rally behind the broader citizens campaign to ensure accountable and people-driven governance in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who launched the fundraising campaign for Peter Obi?
Activist Aisha Yesufu launched the public fundraising campaign to support Peter Obi and his 2027 presidential ambitions.
Why is Aisha Yesufu asking citizens to fund the campaign?
She stated that funding the campaign entirely by Peter Obi is unsustainable and that financial contributions help citizens become emotionally invested in rescuing the nation.
Is this fundraising connected to the Labour Party?
No, Aisha Yesufu clarified that this specific financial initiative is run by citizens for Peter Obi, while the Labour Party will provide separate accounts for party donations.
