She Used To Condemn Us” — Omoyele Sowore Reacts To Aisha Yesufu’s Senate Bid

Omoyele Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters and former presidential candidate, has expressed support for fellow activist Aisha Yesufu over her decision to contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Sowore said he was encouraged by Yesufu’s decision to step into elective politics, noting that individuals who believe they can contribute positively to governance should actively participate in the political process rather than remain on the sidelines.

He made the comments on Monday, May 11, during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief.

However, while backing her ambition, Sowore criticised her choice of political platform. Yesufu, who reportedly left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) along with former presidential candidate Peter Obi to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared interest in the FCT Senate seat.

Sowore said he would have preferred her to join his own political party instead.

He stated: “I truly support her. I’ve always told her that good people who believe they can contribute should get into politics. She used to say she had no interest in running for office and even criticised activists who do.”

“Politics is the highest form of activism”

Sowore said Yesufu’s decision represents a shift from her earlier stance that activists should avoid elective politics.

He added that he once shared a similar belief but later changed his view, concluding that political participation is essential to driving meaningful societal change.

“She doesn’t want to support anybody, but I’m glad she has come to that realisation,” he said.

“I used to feel the same way before around 2016, but I later realised that politics is actually the biggest form of activism needed to transform society.”

According to him, activism and politics should not be separated, stressing that those seeking societal reform must be willing to engage directly in governance.

Despite his criticism of her party choice, Sowore said he still hopes she succeeds in her senatorial ambition.

He concluded: “I support her fully, and I hope she wins, even though I believe she is in the wrong party. She should have joined ours.”