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Aisha Yesufu: ‘If they go low, I will go underground’ as she declares FCT Senate ambition for 2027

 Human rights activist and prominent political voice, Aisha Yesufu, has intensified her political stance ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat while warning opponents of a hardline approach to political attacks.

Yesufu, widely known for her activism in movements such as #EndSARS and #BringBackOurGirls, reportedly made the statement during recent political remarks linked to her growing involvement in opposition realignments ahead of 2027.

She said that if political opponents resort to dirty tactics, she would respond strategically rather than retreat, declaring: “If they go low, I will go underground.” The remark has been interpreted by supporters as a metaphor for adopting more strategic, less visible political resistance while remaining active in the political space.

Her declaration comes alongside her formal entry into electoral politics, where she has already announced her intention to run for the FCT senatorial seat under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after exiting the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

According to her recent political statements, the move is part of what she described as a broader commitment to “a Nigeria that works,” aligning herself with ongoing opposition restructuring ahead of the 2027 elections.

Political observers say her entry into the Senate race marks a significant shift from activism to direct legislative ambition, potentially reshaping the FCT senatorial contest given her national profile and influence among youth and civil society groups.

Supporters view her participation as a continuation of her long-standing advocacy for accountability, while critics argue her rhetoric signals a more confrontational phase of her political engagement.

As the 2027 election cycle approaches, her statement adds to the already heated political atmosphere in the capital, where alliances and defections continue to reshape the opposition landscape.