Aisha Yesufu Reacts After Spotting Some Aides Of Peter Obi Inside An Aircraft

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has praised the leadership approach of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, after seeing some members of his team travelling with him aboard an aircraft.

Yesufu shared her reaction in a post on her official X account on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following Obi’s visit to Plateau State for a town hall meeting.

The visit formed part of Obi’s engagements with Nigerians as he continues to interact with citizens and discuss issues affecting different communities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

A video that surfaced online showed some of the NDC presidential candidate’s aides and associates inside the aircraft. Among those spotted were the spokesperson of the Peter Obi Campaign Council, Zekeri Idris, Peter Akah and several other individuals.

Reacting to the footage, Yesufu commended Obi for what she described as his willingness to identify people with potential and provide them with opportunities to develop and contribute.

According to her, the former Anambra State governor adopts a different approach from leaders who prefer to associate with people who have already established themselves.

She argued that Obi creates opportunities for individuals who may not have influential connections but possess the ability to grow when given the right platform.

Yesufu further suggested that such an approach allows people from ordinary backgrounds to attain meaningful positions without depending on personal connections or knowing influential individuals.

In her words, the NDC chieftain said: “While others look for who is already made to get on their team, Peter Obi @PeterObi looks for those who have potential and give them the platform to be made. The real definition of creating an environment where the child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody!”

Her statement highlighted what she considers an important distinction between Obi’s approach to leadership and that of other political leaders.

The expression about creating an environment where the child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody has also drawn attention to the issue of equal opportunity, particularly for young people seeking platforms to demonstrate their abilities.