Aisha Yesufu Clarifies: Peter Obi Has Not Left Labour Party, ADC Is for 2027 Election

Aisha Yesufu says Peter Obi remains with Labour Party despite 2027 coalition talks involving ADC.

She clarified that supporting LP candidates now doesn’t conflict with future opposition strategies for presidency.

Prominent Nigerian activist and vocal political commentator, Aisha Yesufu, has addressed swirling speculations about the political alignment of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as preparations quietly intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement shared via her social media channels, Yesufu firmly clarified that Peter Obi remains a committed member of the Labour Party (LP) and has not switched allegiance to another political party. She cautioned against misinterpretations circulating on social media, stressing that her views should not be misconstrued as official positions from any party or candidate.

“Let me make something categorically clear: when I speak, I speak in my capacity as Aisha Yesufu who is a citizen of Nigeria,” she said. “I do not represent any party or individual. I speak for myself.”

Yesufu’s remarks were in response to growing public confusion over Obi’s political future, particularly as opposition groups explore collaborative strategies to unseat the incumbent government in 2027. She acknowledged that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been selected as the political vehicle for a coalition movement aimed at the 2027 presidential race.

“Peter Obi has not left the Labour Party. The ADC is the party chosen for the 2027 election,” Yesufu affirmed. She explained that although the ADC has been agreed upon as the coalition platform for the next presidential cycle, Obi remains active in supporting Labour Party candidates in ongoing political contests.

In particular, she cited Obi’s involvement in promoting LP candidates for upcoming by-elections and the highly anticipated Anambra State gubernatorial election. She urged supporters and political observers to understand the distinction between current electoral responsibilities and long-term coalition strategies.

“Peter Obi campaigning for Labour Party candidates in upcoming elections does not contradict the ADC coalition strategy for 2027,” she noted.

Yesufu concluded her statement by reiterating that aside from the Abuja Municipal Council elections scheduled for February 2026, the ADC stands as the agreed platform for the wider opposition’s presidential ambitions in 2027.

“For clarity, except for those of us in Abuja who have council elections in February 2026, ADC remains the chosen party for the 2027 election,” she stated.

The remarks appear to be part of a broader effort to manage public expectations and reassure supporters amid ongoing negotiations among opposition figures and movements. While Peter Obi has yet to issue a formal statement on the matter, Aisha Yesufu’s comments provide insight into the behind-the-scenes coordination among key political actors seeking to present a united front in the next general election.