Aisha Yesufu Says Peter Obi's Recent Interview Offered Nothing New

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has criticised Peter Obi's recent interview on Channels Television, describing it as repetitive and saying it failed to provide Nigerians with any fresh ideas. Despite being one of Obi's prominent supporters, she said the discussion left her feeling "irritated" because it revisited issues that had already been extensively addressed.

In a video shared on social media, Yesufu said she had expected the interview with Seun Okinbaloye to explore new policy proposals and perspectives. Instead, she argued that nearly every question posed to the former Labour Party presidential candidate had been asked and answered on several previous occasions, making the conversation a missed opportunity.

She also questioned why Obi continues to face intense public scrutiny through repeated interviews while, according to her, President Bola Tinubu has not been subjected to similar levels of media engagement. Yesufu maintained that Nigerians already understand Obi's positions on key national issues and that the focus should shift towards broader conversations about governance and accountability.

Although she was critical of the interview, Yesufu stressed that her comments were not directed at Obi personally but at the repetitive nature of the questions and the overall format. She urged journalists to challenge political leaders with fresh issues that would provide voters with new insights ahead of the 2027 general election.

Her remarks have sparked debate on social media, with some agreeing that political interviews should evolve beyond familiar talking points, while others argued that public figures must continue to answer recurring questions as part of democratic accountability.