Aisha Yesufu: Election Day is Key for Nigerian Revolution

Activist Aisha Yesufu, co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls campaign, asserted that election day represents the optimal moment for Nigerians to initiate a revolution via the ballot box. In an interview with Symfoni TV, she urged citizens to utilize their votes to select candidates who can enhance the nation.

Yesufu contended that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is not the core issue within Nigeria's electoral framework; instead, the individuals executing the electoral process are to blame. She called for free, fair, and credible elections, cautioning that any failure to reflect voters' true choices in election results could lead to public discontent and civil unrest.

Yesufu also highlighted discrepancies between the 2023 presidential election results and those from the National Assembly elections, advocating for increased accountability. She encouraged Nigerians to hold INEC officials and security agencies accountable, stating, “There is no better day for revolution than election day,” and emphasized collective action on that day.