Don’t be deterred – Aisha Yesufu to supporters ahead of NDC senatorial primary

Socio‑political activist Aisha Yesufu said that elections cannot be won through social media propaganda or orchestrated smear campaigns.

She made the comment in a post on her X handle on Wednesday, addressing members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and her supporters ahead of the party’s primaries in the Federal Capital Territory.

Yesufu explained that political success is only possible through direct engagement with voters, grounded in empathy, compassion and respect.

“Election is not won by social media propaganda nor by an orchestrated smear campaign. Election is won by engaging the electorate one wishes to serve respectfully and with empathy and compassion,” she wrote.

The activist urged registered NDC members in the FCT to stay focused on promoting the party and on electing candidates who can represent their interests.

She said the era of making political choices out of fear is over, and that voters must now decide based on courage and the belief that “power belongs to the people.”

Yesufu also called on her supporters to keep mobilising across the 62 wards in the FCT, insisting that her camp is ready for the primaries.

“To my teeming supporters across the FCT, do not be deterred, continue your ground work across the 62 wards. We are ready to meet them on the primaries ground,” she added.

Reiterating her stance, Yesufu asked, “Who is afraid of primaries?”