Aisha Yesufu Ignites Firestorm Accusing Media of Singling Out Peter Obi

Aisha Yesufu, a prominent rights activist and staunch supporter of Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has voiced deep frustration regarding the repetitive nature of media interviews granted by Obi. Speaking in a video shared on her social media platform, Yesufu described feeling “irritated” by Obi’s recent interview on Channels Television’s “One-on-One” with Seun Okinbaloye, which aired on Sunday, July 26, 2026. She argued that the same questions concerning insecurity, the economy, and governance are continuously posed to Obi, yielding no new insights and adding nothing fresh to public discourse.

Yesufu highlighted a stark contrast in media scrutiny, asserting that while Obi is subjected to extensive and often redundant questioning, other presidential contenders, notably President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are largely spared similar rigorous interrogation. She criticized the media, including Channels Television and Seun Okinbaloye, for putting “more pressure” on Obi to explain his plans, while Tinubu, whom she alleged “rigged the election,” avoids tough questions and public accountability. Yesufu pleaded for “different questions” to be asked, rather than a continuous repetition of previously discussed issues, noting that nearly every issue raised in Obi’s recent interview had been addressed repeatedly in previous engagements.

Furthermore, the activist addressed ongoing controversies surrounding Obi’s past comments, specifically regarding “Muslim commissioners.” Yesufu clarified that Obi’s remarks, made during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, were consistently misinterpreted by critics. She explained that Obi was referring to Commissioners of Police, whom he noted were predominantly northern Muslims during his administration, and not members of his state executive council, as some opponents suggested. Yesufu lamented that despite Obi’s repeated explanations, critics continue to misrepresent his statements.

Urging a shift in national focus, Yesufu contended that Nigerians have already heard all they need to know about Peter Obi. Instead of endless debates and doubts, she advocated for concentrating efforts on ensuring credible elections and subsequently holding elected leaders, including Obi if he secures office, accountable for their promises. Yesufu warned against “self-sabotage,” stressing that the country faces severe economic and governance challenges that demand urgent attention and decisive action rather than prolonged, repetitive political conversations. She emphasized that citizens often miss opportunities for political change by getting consumed in endless debates instead of taking decisive action.