How Dare You?” — Aisha Yesufu Blasts Blockage Of Peter Obi’s Convoy

Human rights activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has condemned the reported blockade of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to Yelwata in Benue State.

According to Ireporter Online, suspected thugs reportedly disrupted Obi’s movement as he attempted to visit the Yelwata Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp and sympathise with residents affected by recent attacks.

Obi had clarified that his visit was not for campaign purposes but was intended as a solidarity visit to communities affected by the violence.

Reacting to the incident in a statement shared on X, Yesufu questioned the circumstances surrounding the blockade and argued that no individual or group should determine where political candidates can travel or campaign within Nigeria.

“How dare anybody stop anyone from moving to any part of the country to campaign?” Yesufu asked.

She also referenced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), noting that the electoral body had announced the commencement of political campaigns.

“The INEC has declared that the campaign has started. How can someone stop another from doing whatever it is that they need to do?” she said.

The activist’s comments came amid reactions to the reported disruption of Obi’s convoy while he was travelling to Yelwata.

The incident has continued to attract condemnation from political figures and supporters, with calls for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blockade.

In a separate development, Yesufu recently explained why she did not regret voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 presidential election.

Speaking during an interview on the Kaa Truth podcast, she said her decision at the time was influenced largely by the reported choice of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, rather than solely by Muhammadu Buhari.

Yesufu explained that she believed Osinbajo would play a significant role in managing the country’s economy, based on reports that Buhari intended to delegate important responsibilities to him.

“I don’t regret voting for Buhari,” she said, adding that her decision was informed by her expectations regarding the roles Buhari and Osinbajo would play if elected.

She also argued that the performance of the Goodluck Jonathan administration contributed to the APC becoming acceptable to many Nigerians ahead of the 2015 election.

Yesufu maintained that her support for the APC ticket at the time was largely connected to her confidence in Osinbajo’s expected role in government.