Why I voted for Buhari in 2015 – Aisha Yesufu

Renowned activist and social critic, Aisha Yesufu, who is widely known for her vocal support of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, has shed light on her decision to vote for Muhammadu Buhari during the 2015 elections.

In a recent revelation, Yesufu explained that her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the time was not rooted in confidence in Buhari himself, but rather inspired by his running mate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

According to Yesufu, it was Osinbajo’s reputation, integrity, and perceived competence that influenced her vote in 2015.

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In a post on her X handle on Monday, Yesufu claimed that although Buhari was known for delegating responsibilities, Osinbajo became a toothless collaborator under his administration.

According to her, a Vice President in the Nigerian context is worse than a spare tyre.

She said: “The reason I voted for APC in 2015 was because of Prof. Osinbajo. It still took me up to February before I finally came to terms with voting for Gen. Buhari, the same Gen. Buhari I had vowed never to support again after the 2011 riots.

“Gen Buhari is known to never work but to delegate, yet Osinbajo became a toothless collaborator.

“A Vice President is worse than a spare tyre. It is the spare tyre left at home.

“Also, I have found it interesting how some have been seeing El-Rufai as an option. That’s how GEJ canonized Buhari.”