…By Larry John for TDPel Media.
The 74-year-old retired colonel called out Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, for allegedly abandoning her after she was shot by political thugs in Imo state.
Despite campaigning for the party’s presidential candidate, she claimed to have received minimal support, leading her to express regret for joining the Labour Party.
By highlighting the lack of awareness surrounding such incidents, she implied that the public might not fully comprehend the scale and severity of the problem.
This led Yesufu to ponder whether Chinyere Obi’s response could be attributed to Stockholm syndrome, a psychological condition where a victim develops positive feelings towards their captors.
Conclusion:
Aisha Yesufu’s response to the retired officer’s allegations against the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, highlights the complexities surrounding electoral violence and its aftermath.
By questioning the victim’s response and raising concerns about unreported cases, Yesufu emphasizes the importance of addressing and preventing such incidents in Nigerian politics.