Political activist Aisha Yesufu has urged supporters of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi to adopt the “Osun Script” ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, encouraging greater attention to voting, ballot counting and the documentation of election results.
Yesufu made the appeal in a social media post on Saturday, October 10, 2026, urging Nigerians to approach the forthcoming elections with greater preparation and active participation at the grassroots level.
The activist outlined a simple approach to election participation, encouraging voters to cast their ballots, remain at their polling units, observe the counting process and take photographs of result sheets.
“I am Aisha Yesufu from FCT. I will vote NDC on 16 January 2027 and play the Osun Script to protect my vote: vote, stay, count, snap the result sheet,” she stated.
She also encouraged Nigerians to participate in the campaign and share their commitments on social media, stressing that the 2027 elections should not be approached in the same way as the 2023 general elections.
“2027 is not 2023. Learn the Osun Script and make your own pledge,” Yesufu added.
The campaign encourages participants to generate personalised posters through an online form and circulate them across social media platforms to promote awareness about voter participation and the importance of monitoring election results.
The expression “Osun Script” has attracted attention among opposition supporters as a description of an approach that emphasises active participation during elections. Its central message encourages voters to pay attention to the counting process rather than leave polling units immediately after casting their ballots.
The term draws its name from the 2026 Osun State governorship election, which featured incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, among the principal contenders.
The election has become a reference point in conversations among opposition supporters about grassroots mobilisation and the importance of paying attention to election-day proceedings.
Yesufu’s message reflects her longstanding involvement in political activism and her previous support for Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party.
Obi emerged as a prominent opposition figure during the 2023 presidential campaign, attracting support from Nigerians who advocated political change and greater accountability in governance. His campaign generated significant public engagement, particularly among younger voters and supporters of the Labour Party.
The election also sparked extensive public debate about the electoral process and the performance of political parties. These discussions have continued to influence conversations about preparations for the next general election.
By urging Obi’s supporters to adopt the Osun Script, Yesufu is directing attention towards practical participation rather than relying exclusively on political rallies and online campaigning.
Her message suggests that voters who want to influence the outcome of an election should take an interest in the process at their polling units and pay attention to how votes are counted and recorded.
The approach also places emphasis on documenting information. Photographs of result sheets and other records from polling units can help supporters keep track of announced figures and compare information available to them.
However, the broader effectiveness of such efforts will depend on the level of participation, the organisation of volunteers and the availability of reliable information from polling units across the country.
Yesufu’s appeal also included references to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, highlighting the wider political conversations taking place among opposition supporters ahead of 2027.
Her stated intention to vote for the National Democratic Congress, as expressed in her post, adds another dimension to the discussion surrounding political choices and possible realignments before the next general election. The statement, however, should be understood as her personal declaration rather than confirmation of a formal political arrangement involving other opposition figures.
As political activities gather momentum ahead of 2027, social media campaigns such as this provide supporters with a platform to communicate their expectations and encourage others to become more involved in the electoral process.
The challenge will be translating online enthusiasm into sustained participation across communities and polling units. This requires more than sharing campaign graphics. It also involves understanding the voting process, following developments in local constituencies and paying attention to the information emerging on election day.
For Obi’s supporters, Yesufu’s message offers a renewed call to prepare early and remain attentive throughout the voting process.
Whether the Osun Script becomes a widely adopted approach among opposition supporters remains to be seen. Its significance will ultimately depend on how many voters embrace the campaign and how effectively its message translates into practical participation during the 2027 elections.
