Fact-Check: AI-Generated Image Falsely Claims Aisha Yesufu Warned Nigerians Against Donating to Peter Obi’s Campaign

Claim: Aisha Yesufu warned Nigerians not to donate to Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s 2027 campaign.

Verdict: False

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An image circulating online claims that activist Aisha Yesufu has warned Nigerians against donating to the campaign of the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, in the campaign account bearing the name “Obikwankwaso 2027”.

X user Bayo Bilisi posted the photo alongside a caption that reads, “Aisha Yesufu has warned against donating into any account for Obi Kwankwanso account. Let’s take note, please!”

The graphic features Yesufu’s photograph alongside the statement, “No one should donate to this account. Peter Obi doesn’t need Nigerians’ money.” It also displays bank account details and claims that Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

A screenshot of the X post

NDRFactCheck found this to be False.

Aisha Yesufu is a Nigerian activist known for her advocacy for good governance, accountability and citizens’ participation in public affairs. She became widely recognised through the #BringBackOurGirls movement, which campaigned for the rescue of schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014. She also participated prominently in the #EndSARS protests against police brutality in 2020.

Yesufu was involved in Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, serving as chair of its fundraising team. In February 2024, she disclosed that Nigerians had contributed approximately ₦596 million to the campaign, while Obi himself contributed ₦800 million.

Her public record of political activism and involvement in campaign fundraising provides important context for verifying the viral image.

A review of Yesufu’s public statements contradicts the claim in the graphic. On the 4th of November 2026, she published a video appealing to Nigerians to contribute towards Obi’s 2027 campaign. In the video, she argued that citizens who wanted political change should take ownership of the campaign rather than leave its financing entirely to Obi.

The following day, 5th of November 2026, TheCable and Punch reported her appeal, including her explanation that the arrangement under which Obi largely financed campaign activities in 2023 was no longer sustainable. She also promised to account for donations received.

Additionally, the graphic was subjected to verification using Hive Moderation, and the result returned a 99.9% possibility that it was generated using Artificial Intelligence.

The image’s claim therefore contradicts her publicly documented statements and fundraising activities.

 Conclusion

The viral graphic falsely attributes a statement to Aisha Yesufu. Rather than discouraging donations, she publicly encouraged Nigerians to contribute to Peter Obi’s anticipated 2027 campaign. The image uses her photograph to give credibility to a message that conflicts with her actual statements.

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