Seriake Dickson Reveals: Aisha Yesufu Rejected House Of Reps Ticket Offered By Him And Peter Obi

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has revealed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, once offered activist Aisha Yesufu a ticket to contest for the House of Representatives, but she declined the offer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Dickson made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party held in Abuja.

According to him, Yesufu turned down the offer, stating that she considered herself “too big” for the position.

He said, “For the FCT, do you know that Peter Obi and I offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, but she refused? A House of Representatives seat that many people are fighting for, she said she was too big for it.”

Yesufu had earlier criticised Dickson, accusing him of prioritising personal relevance over strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Her comments followed Dickson’s appearance on Arise Television, where he addressed concerns about the party’s recently concluded primaries and acknowledged reports of irregularities.

In a statement released on Thursday, the activist expressed disappointment with the former Bayelsa State governor’s remarks and leadership style, insisting she had remained committed to the party’s internal processes despite disagreements.

She said she worked to calm aggrieved supporters in the Federal Capital Territory after the primaries, even when some party members were dissatisfied with the outcome.

Yesufu also accused Dickson of making the situation about himself rather than focusing on strengthening the party’s electoral chances.

According to her, the party leadership should be more concerned with winning the 2027 elections rather than treating the party as an end in itself.

She further argued that leaders should prioritise reconciliation and unity among members, especially those who felt sidelined during the primaries.

Yesufu maintained that no one was challenging Dickson’s position as party leader, but urged him to focus on collective success rather than internal disputes.

She also faulted what she described as a tendency to shift blame when issues arise within the party, stressing the need for accountability and stronger leadership.

The activist concluded by urging party leaders to remain focused on the broader goal of addressing Nigeria’s challenges rather than internal disagreements and personal conflicts.