A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, has urged supporters of the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to be prepared to defend themselves against attacks by suspected political thugs.
DAILY POST reports that supporters of Obi have reportedly come under attack in Delta, Benue, Enugu and other states ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yesufu, a socio-political activist, made the call in a video shared on her official X handle, where she urged opposition supporters to stand up against those attacking them.
According to her, the security agencies have failed to protect the citizens, hence, the need for self-defense.
She said, “Courtesy is not a strategy when you are fighting tyrants. It is as simple as that. There is one person on the ballot that Nigerians believe can do the job. If APC has results the way they are trying to tell you, they will not be out there looking for who to attack.
“And this attacks, we must protect ourselves. If the Nigeria Police cannot protect you, you have to protect yourself. The constitution allows you to protect yourself.
“I like the way the Enugu gubernatorial candidate put it, he said don’t attack anyone, but if they attack you, attack back.
“If they are coming to attack you, attack back. Make everybody understand that if they want peace, we all have to be prepared for war.”
2027: ‘Be ready for war’ – Aisha Yesufu tells Peter Obi’s supporters to fight back