Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has thrown his weight behind the 2027 senatorial ambition of fellow activist Aisha Yesufu, describing her decision to enter politics as a positive move, even though he disagrees with the political party she joined.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Sowore said individuals who genuinely want to transform society should not stay away from 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.
According to him, political involvement remains one of the strongest ways to drive change in society.
“The business of politics is actually the biggest activism that has to be done to save society,” he added.
Although he expressed confidence in Yesufu’s ambition, Sowore maintained that she chose the wrong political platform and suggested she should have aligned with his party instead.
“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,” he stated.
Yesufu recently dumped the African Democratic Congress for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, where she officially declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.
Explaining her decision, she said the move was driven by a stronger political conviction and her belief in the leadership of Peter Obi.
“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 said.
She also clarified that her entry into the party goes beyond ordinary membership, stressing that she would actively participate in the race for the FCT Senate seat.
“This time I am joining the NDC not just as a member but as one running for the FCT Senatorial seat,” she stated.
Yesufu further explained that before leaving the ADC, she ensured all her responsibilities within the party were properly concluded to allow for a smooth transition.