Aisha Yesufu Blasts PDP Over Mass Defections, Says Party Has Been ‘Self-Destructing’ Since 2014

Political activist and co-founder of the BringBackOurGirls campaign, Aisha Yesufu, has strongly asserted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been on a path of self-destruction since 2014. Her comments were made in reaction to the ongoing mass exodus of politicians from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Dependable NG reports that the activist’s reaction, shared via her verified X handle on Wednesday, follows the high-profile defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who officially joined the APC on Tuesday.

Yesufu’s criticism centered on the party’s historical decisions, particularly the events leading up to the 2015 general elections. She recalled a major point of contention within the party at the time: “In 2014 PDP produced only one ticket for Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and denied everyone else the opportunity to contest for the seat.”

She further alluded to an unfulfilled promise, stating, “After a gentlemanly agreement that Jonathan would not be contesting in 2015, but it is Aisha Yesufu that is said to remove him from office.”

The activist lamented that the PDP could have retained power if not for its internal failings and lack of accountability. She concluded her critique by stating: “PDP would have been sitting pretty in Aso villa today but as usual they never take responsibility and always blame people. It is always someone’s fault never theirs.”