Aisha Yesufu, a prominent activist and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain, says she does not regret voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s 2015 presidential election. In an interview on the Kaa Truth podcast, Yesufu explains that her vote was influenced by the APC’s choice of Yemi Osinbajo as its running mate.
Yesufu says she supported the ticket because of expectations about Osinbajo’s role, particularly regarding Nigeria’s economy. She notes that while Muhammadu Buhari led the APC presidential bid, she voted for Osinbajo, saying there were reports at the time that Buhari would delegate major responsibilities to him. She also links her decision to public reaction to the previous administration, stating that the poor performance of former President Goodluck Jonathan made Buhari’s candidacy more acceptable by 2015. Across the outlets, the emphasis remains on her personal explanation for the vote and her statement that she has no regret.