Popular activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has described the 2027 general election as a defining moment that offers Nigerians an opportunity to fight for their lives and the future of the country.
Yesufu warned that there would be no miracles or external intervention to rescue Nigeria in 2027, stressing that the responsibility for change rests squarely on Nigerians themselves.
In a post on X, the activist urged citizens to abandon the belief that divine or outside forces would fix the nation’s problems, noting that meaningful change can only come through active civic participation and informed political choices.
According to her, what many people describe as a miracle is simply God preserving citizens’ lives and giving them the chance to participate in choosing their leaders.
She cautioned Nigerians against shifting responsibility to divine intervention while neglecting their civic duties, emphasising that the struggle for Nigeria’s future is already underway.
“In case you missed my New Year message, no one is coming to save us,” Yesufu wrote.
“It is we, Nigerians, that will save ourselves.
“The miracle we pray for is God keeping us alive to be part of the decision-makers on who will govern Nigeria.
“The time for decision-making is now. We should not abdicate our responsibility to God and refuse to do the needful.
“The 2027 election is Nigerians fighting for their lives, and it has already started.”
