Aisha Yesufu, a social activist, has advised opposition politicians Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to adopt more realistic campaign techniques ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general election, pointing out that many Nigerians are currently focused on survival due to economic difficulties.
In a post published on X on Thursday, Yesufu, in response to a viral video in which a woman lambasted critics after receiving President Bola Tinubu’s rice, stated that the country’s deteriorating economic circumstances implies that political messaging alone may not be sufficient to pique the interest of struggling masses.
According to her, poverty has spread throughout the country, leaving many Nigerians more concerned with satisfying basic requirements than engaged in political debates.
Yesufu said that citizens have been purposefully driven into difficulty, pointing out that money has been removed from them while food costs continue to climb.
She explained that in such a climate, even tiny types of aid might have a tremendous impact on voters.
The activist recommended opposition parties to speak with Nigerians in ways that are directly related to their daily circumstances.
She observed that hunger can make it difficult for people to focus on political ideas or policy arguments.
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Yesufu wrote: “Citizens were deliberately impoverished, monies taken away from their pockets and food made expensive so that little tokens will matter to them.
“As we go into the 2027 election, the opposition must campaign to the people in the language the people will understand.
“For those who need bread, give them bread with your picture on it. For those who need policies, give them policy documents with your picture on it.
“A hungry man or woman cannot reason. He or she just wants the rumbling in their tummy to stop.”
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