2027: Aisha Yesufu issues stark warning to Peter Obi over presidency plans

Prominent activist and political ally of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has warned that she would actively oppose the former Anambra State governor if he reneges on his pledge to serve only one term should he be elected president in 2027.

Yesufu made the statement in an interview with Arise TV, insisting that Obi’s one-term promise is binding and must be honoured.

She recounted a private conversation with Obi following the 2023 presidential election, where she sought personal assurance on the matter.

“After the 2023 election, I went to Mr Peter Obi, and I looked him in the eye, and I said, Sir, I need your word on this,” Yesufu said, stressing her personal commitment to keeping one’s word. She added: “I am someone whose words mean a lot to me. Even if I have to lose my life on it, I keep to my words.”

According to Yesufu, Obi reaffirmed his commitment during that discussion. “I asked him, are you going to do only one term? And he said, ‘Aisha, I’ve told you before, I will do only one term, so you can do so much, you can achieve so much within that one term,’” she said.

Yesufu said that the assurance strengthened her confidence in Obi and her continued support for his political ambition. However, she issued a stern warning: if Obi attempts a second term, she will be among those opposing him.

“I can tell you now also, if and when Mr Peter Obi gets into office by the grace of God, and he does four years, and he says he wants to do an additional four years, I, Aisha Yesufu, will be amongst those that will be against it,” she said. “If you said something, you must stay by it.”