Prominent activist and political advocate, Aisha Yesufu, has spoken out against what she described as a national anthem “forced on the people,” declaring that her new role within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) compels her to take a public stand.
Yesufu made the remarks on Thursday, February 12, via her official X (formerly Twitter) account, reflecting on her long-standing reluctance to formally align with any political structure before recently joining the ADC.
“Being a citizen doing one’s thing gives one so much freedom. It is one of the reasons I have resisted for over a decade from being part of anything,” she wrote.
The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls movement explained that her decision to become a member of the ADC — where she also serves as deputy chairman of one of its committees — has altered her position on remaining detached from partisan engagement.
“Today as a member of the ADC and also deputy chairman of one of its committees, I am compelled to stand up for an anthem forced on the people,” she stated.
Although she did not provide further details in the post, her comments appear to reference ongoing national debates surrounding the country’s anthem and broader questions about public consent, civic participation and democratic process.
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Yesufu, known for her outspoken views on governance and accountability, has for years positioned herself as a citizen advocate operating outside formal political party structures.
Her recent involvement with the ADC signals a shift toward more structured political engagement, a move she has previously said she approached with caution.
Her remarks have since generated reactions online, with supporters praising her consistency in civic advocacy, while critics questioned her characterisation of the anthem debate.