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Aisha Yesufu

Aisha Yesufu has said supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi will take direct responsibility for protecting their votes during the 2027 general elections.

Yesufu said Obi’s supporters would not leave the responsibility of monitoring the electoral process entirely to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other authorities.

She made the position while speaking about preparations for the next general election and the importance of voters becoming more actively involved in protecting the integrity of their ballots.

According to her, supporters must understand that casting their votes is only one part of participating in an election, with effective monitoring of the voting and collation process also necessary.

She urged voters to remain present and vigilant throughout the electoral process, particularly during counting and the transmission or collation of results.

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Her comments are likely to resonate with supporters of Obi, who have remained active in discussions about electoral accountability and voter participation since the 2023 presidential election.

Yesufu argued that citizens should not assume that electoral institutions alone can guarantee that votes are protected.

She encouraged supporters to organise themselves, understand the electoral process and make use of available legal and institutional mechanisms to challenge irregularities.

The comments come as political parties, candidates and political movements begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.

INEC has continued preparations for the election cycle, while political actors are expected to intensify mobilisation, voter registration advocacy and campaign activities as the election approaches.

Yesufu’s position also reflects a wider debate over the role of citizens in safeguarding elections.

Electoral observers have consistently stressed the importance of voter participation, accredited party agents, transparent counting procedures and effective dispute-resolution mechanisms in strengthening electoral credibility.

For Obi supporters, the call could translate into increased grassroots organisation and greater emphasis on having representatives present at polling units and collation centres.

The 2027 election is expected to attract intense political competition, making issues surrounding voter protection, electoral transparency and the credibility of results central to the political debate.

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