Known for her outspoken nature and fearless criticism of government policies over the years, Yesufu admitted that political involvement now requires a greater level of restraint and adherence to party structures.…....
According to her, activism offered her the freedom to act independently, but party politics comes with obligations and discipline that cannot be ignored.
Speaking candidly during the interview, she revealed that one of the first moments she noticed this transition was during the controversy surrounding the presidential anthem associated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Recalling the incident, Yesufu said:”When the Tinubu’s anthem came out, I refused to stand for it,”She continued by explaining that her decision later changed after officially becoming part of a political party structure.”I only started standing when I joined the party because now I joined the party I have to follow the rules and regulations of the party.”
Yesufu further explained during the interview that individuals seeking political office or operating within party systems are often expected to maintain discipline, respect party decisions, and sometimes put collective interests above personal preferences. According to her, this is one of the major reasons many activists choose to remain outside formal political structures.
She acknowledged that adapting to such realities has not been entirely easy, especially for someone who built a reputation on speaking freely and challenging authority without institutional limitations. Nevertheless, she suggested that participation within the political system also provides an opportunity to influence decision-making from inside rather than solely from the outside.
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