2027: “I’ll work against Peter Obi if he chooses to be VP” — Aisha Yesufu

Aisha Yesufu, activist and founder of Citizens Hub has stated that she will work against the ticket of Mr Peter Obi if he chooses to become Vice President under another candidate in 2027 presidential election.

Aisha Yesufu who made this statement in a video on Monday questioned why Nigerians are always asking the best to be second.

Aisha’s statement is not unconnected to the report that Obi expressed his willingness to work with another candidate who’s more qualified than him as Vice President.

In an interview with News Central, Peter Obi stated his readiness to collaborate with individuals across the political spectrum, including Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the ex-presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Obi emphasized that any collaboration must focus on improving the lives of citizens rather than just winning elections.

He said, “I’m ready to collaborate with anyone who is interested in lifting people out of poverty. If the collaboration is for state capture or just to win an election, I will not be part of it.”

When asked if he would consider being a vice president for another politician, Obi stated that he would be open to the role if he found someone who could do the job better than he could.

He clarified, “Quite frankly, for me, I’m not desperate to be Nigerian president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work. If I see people who can do the work better, I will.”

However, Peter Obi, on Saturday via his official X handle debunked this statement, saying that he has never stated he would be Vice President to anyone in the 2027 general elections.

 He added that some fifth columnists resorted to propaganda, deliberately distorting the narrative of the interview. 

 “Let me reiterate clearly what I said, which is on record. I do not want to be one of those preoccupied with 2027 while Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other pressing challenges,” Obi said.