In a video interview that Trust TV broadcast, he discussed the increasing trend of political defections and its potential implications for the nation's political climate in advance of the 2027 general election.
He claims that many governors and politicians choose to join the APC because they think their political future may be contingent upon aligning with the governing party and its leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
However, Yusuf contended that the results of a national election cannot be predicted solely on the basis of such political considerations.
He warned that even if all 36 state governors were to eventually join the APC, it would not assure Tinubu or any candidate the party puts forth in the upcoming presidential election would win.
During the interview, Yusuf said that "even if they are not telling you, if all 36 governors decamp to APC, you still need the endorsement of two," according to Yusuf words.
Yusuf elaborated on his remarks by stating that electoral victory depends on more than just political institutions and elite ties. In the end, he claimed, two important elements determine the result of elections: popular support and what he referred to as the blessing of God.
"To begin, you must have the support of the Nigerian population. Secondly, you must have God's blessing," he stated, adding that a political foundation based only on alliances and calculations may not always lead to electoral triumph.
Yusuf further highlighted the pressing social and economic issues confronting Nigeria, such as corruption, hunger, insecurity, and economic hardship, which he claimed have had a profound impact on the lives of average Nigerians nationwide.
He claimed that these circumstances have caused widespread discontent among Nigerians and may affect how voters see upcoming elections. He claims that citizens are more and more worried about leadership accountability and the path of national governance.
The former head of the NHIS went on to say that instead of simply depending on political moves or planned defections, political leaders must concentrate on resolving the root causes of Nigeria's problems.
He cautioned that if efforts to win elections via coercion, political intimidation, or the consolidation of power structures do not represent the true will of the populace, they may eventually backfire.
According to Yusuf, the democratic process in Nigeria is still largely shaped by the emotions of voters who want to see real improvements in their quality of life.
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