Summary: Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has weighed in on Aisha Yesufu’s decision to distance herself from Peter Obi’s campaign trail, suggesting the Labour Party chieftain may be deeply demoralised.
The political space don heat up again, and this time, the drama is coming from within the Obidient movement itself.
Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to a trending statement by Aisha Yesufu — one of Nigeria’s most vocal civil society voices — in which she declared that she would not be following Labour Party’s Peter Obi to any campaign grounds.
For many Nigerians who watched Yesufu pour her heart and soul into the 2023 presidential campaign, this announcement hit different. This is the same woman who stood under the hot sun, megaphone in hand, rallying millions of young Nigerians under the Obidient banner. So wetin happen?
Bashir Ahmad’s Take: “She’s Demoralised”
According to Bashir Ahmad, the reason behind Yesufu’s change of tune is not far-fetched. He suggested that the fiery activist may have been demoralised following her inability to secure a certain position or recognition within the party’s structure.
In other words — she showed up, she worked hard, and at the end of the day, she felt she didn’t get what she deserved. If that narrative is true, e no go be the first time we don see this kind of thing happen for Nigerian politics.
The Bigger Picture: Is The Obidient Movement Cracking?
This development raises serious questions about the future of the Labour Party’s grassroots support structure. The Obidient movement was largely powered by passionate volunteers and activists like Yesufu, who believed they were fighting for something bigger than personal gain.
But as the saying goes — “When the music changes, so does the dance.”
If key figures are beginning to step back, it could signal deeper internal tensions within the party that the leadership needs to address — and fast.
Nigerians React
As expected, Nigerians on social media have not kept quiet. While some sympathise with Yesufu and believe she deserves more recognition for her contributions, others argue that true activism should never be tied to personal reward.
The conversation is still ongoing, and one thing is clear — this matter no go rest anytime soon.
Whether you are Team Yesufu or you think she should stay the course, one undeniable fact remains: her energy and influence played a massive role in shaping Nigeria’s 2023 political landscape, and her voice still carries serious weight.
We will be watching closely to see how both Aisha Yesufu and the Labour Party handle this growing tension. Stay with us for updates.
What do you think? Is Aisha Yesufu right to step back, or should she continue the fight regardless? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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